The cast and creative team of Disney+‘s out-of-this-world animated movie “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe” participated in a virtual Comic-Con@Home panel, hosted by San Diego Comic-Con, on Saturday, July 25.
Stars Ashley Tisdale (Candace), Vincent Martella (Phineas), Maulik Pancholy (Baljeet) and Dee Bradley Baker (Perry the Platypus) were joined by creators/executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and director Bob Bowen to discuss the origins of the iconic animated series and share an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming movie’s opening song, “Such A Beautiful Day.”
The song is performed by Tisdale and you can watch it below. The panel was moderated by Variety’s Michael Schneider.
Premiering on Disney+ on Friday, August 28, “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe” is an adventure story that tracks stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb as they set out across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who after being abducted by aliens, finds utopia in a far-off planet, free of pesky little brothers.
Eh, what’s up Doc? It’s Bugs Bunny’s 80th anniversary! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment invites you to celebrate that wascally wabbit’s milestone anniversary with the release of Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection, a gorgeous collector’s set featuring 60 theatrical shorts on Blu-ray, plus a full-size Bugs Bunny glitter Funko figure.
Available in stores on November 3, 2020, Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection will also include a Digital Copy of the 60 original theatrical shorts, a new documentary, 10 episodes of the Looney Tunes Cartoons – the new HBO Max series produced by Warner Bros. Animation – and an introductory letter from animation historian Jerry Beck. Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection is priced to own at $74.99 ($89.99 Canada).
Three-Disc Collection Features 60 Shorts Along with Bonus Content
Including 10 Episodes of Looney Tunes Cartoons,
A Documentary and Collectible Memorabilia
Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection will be available to own on Digital for $39.99 SRP in the US and $49.99 SRP in Canada on November 3, 2020.
Bugs Bunny, one of animation’s most recognizable characters, first hopped onto the screen in 1940 and he’s been a pop-culture icon ever since. More than eight generations have enjoyed the timeless antics of the carrot-munching wise guy who always outsmarts his rivals. Cartoons, movies, TV, comics, music, sports and more – this wascally wabbit has done it all.
Clever pranks and one-liners are here, along with interviews with today’s most renowned animators, historians, and superstars. Enjoy the full range of his silly and smart-alecky personality with 60 theatrical shorts restored and remastered to the original 4X3 aspect ratio on Blu-ray for the first time. It’s just what the doctor – er, doc – ordered.
Some of the best and most beloved theatrical shorts from Bugs Bunny’s illustrious career are featured on Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection. This compilation contains a variety of memorable works, by some of the most renowned animators in cartoon history including Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery and others. Included are Academy Award-nominated/winning shorts such as A Wild Hare and Knighty Knight Bugs.
Other popular favorites include Baseball Bugs, Hair Raising Hare, Bugs Bunny Rides Again, 8 Ball Bunny, The Rabbit of Seville, What’s Opera Doc? and much more. Fans will be captivated watching the evolution of the look and sound of Bugs Bunny’s character through this set of classic shorts that spans several decades, starting with early works from the 1940s, to cartoons that debuted in the 1990s.
“Bugs Bunny is one of the most beloved, iconic cartoon characters in pop culture history. He has delighted generations of fans for 80 years. We have put together a beautiful collection with a wide-ranging assortment of cartoons that celebrate Bugs Bunny’s incredible body of work,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation Marketing.
She added, “Fans of all ages will want to own this eye-catching collection, which commemorates Bugs Bunny’s landmark anniversary with some of his most popular cartoons presented in high definition and also contains some fun extras, like a full-size glitter Funko figure, exclusively available in this giftset. This is a release no collector will want to miss.”
Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection is available to own on Digital November 3, 2020. Digital ownership allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and others.
Disney+ shared two exclusive sneak peek clips from the upcoming new original anthology docuseries, “Marvel’s 616.”
The first clip is from the episode “Higher, Further, Faster” directed by actor/director Gillian Jacobs, which shines a light on the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics and how they found ways to tell stories of representation and inclusion.
The second clip is from the Paul Scheer-directed episode “Lost and Found,” following the actor and comedian’s eye-opening and hilarious journey to discover the “forgotten” characters of Marvel Comics.
Individually, each documentary in this series tells a compelling story that brings its filmmaker’s vision to life.
Watch Gillian, Paul and executive producers Sarah Amos and Jason Sterman with moderator Angélique Roché (host of Marvel’s Voices and The Women of Marvel Podcasts), for the virtual Comic-Con@Home panel; “A Look Inside ‘Marvel’s 616’”, where they will discuss the making of this new Disney+ original docuseries.
Marvel’s 616” explores how Marvel’s rich legacy of stories, characters and creators exist within the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, explores the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe.
Films in this anthology series will cover topics including Marvel’s world-spanning artists, the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics, discovering the “forgotten” characters of Marvel, and much more.
“Marvel’s 616” is produced by Marvel New Media with Supper Club. The series is executive produced by Joe Quesada, Shane Rahmani, Stephen Wacker, John Cerilli, Harry Go, and Sarah Amos for Marvel; and Jason Sterman, Brian McGinn, and David Gelb for Supper Club.
The #1 selling home entertainment television series of all time*, and most-watched series in HBO history, Game of Thrones remains a blockbuster hit and cultural sensation. Now, for the first time ever, the entire series can be owned in spectacular 4K Ultra HD when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Game of Thrones®: The Complete Collection on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on November 3, 2020. Featuring all 73 episodes along with over 15 hours of bonus content, plus Digital Copy (US only), this must-have set is priced to own at $254.99 SRP ($289.99 in Canada).
Game of Thrones Seasons1-8 is also available to own on Digital in HD via purchase from digital retailers.
Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection on 4K Ultra HD will also be available in an exclusive limited-edition version at Best Buy for $285.43 SRP ($320.43 in Canada). Containing the same episode and bonus content, all eight epic seasons will be featured in individual steelbooks and housed in a striking individually numbered metal case.
Based on the best-selling novel series by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones has earned a total of 161 Emmy® nominations and 59 wins, which are the most nominations and wins of any Comedy or Drama Series in Emmy history. The Cultural Phenomenon also stands as HBO’s most-viewed program ever, with the final season averaging a record-setting 44 million viewers in the U.S.
The ensemble cast includes Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) and Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont).
“We are thrilled to offer Game of Thrones fans an in-home viewing experience worthy of the groundbreaking show with the long-awaited release of Game of Thrones: The Complete Series on 4K Ultra HD,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, Television Marketing.
“For the first time ever and unavailable anywhere else, loyal fans and collectors will be able to enjoy every extraordinary moment of this iconic show in eye-popping 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR. Packed with over 15 hours of special features spanning all 8 seasons and a digital copy of every episode, this collectible set also makes a perfect holiday gift!”
The 4K Ultra HD discs of Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame.
Also, the 4K Ultra HD discs of Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection will feature Dolby Atmos® soundtracks remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.
The 4K Ultra HD release includes over 15 hours of bonus features originally released on the 2019 Game of Thrones: The Complete Series and The Complete Collection (Limited Collector’s Edition) Blu-ray sets.
MORE THAN 15 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING
Game of Thrones: Reunion Special: A two-part reunion show shot live in Belfast with the cast, both past and present, hosted by Conan O’Brien and available exclusively on these complete series collections. The reunion special is assembled in segments focused on Houses Lannister, Stark, & Targaryen and concludes with the key players all onstage for their final reflections on the years they shared in Westeros and Essos.
Game of Thrones: The Last Watch: A documentary by filmmaker Jeanie Finlay chronicling the making of the final season.
Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of Seven Kingdoms
Audio Commentaries, Deleted and Extended Scenes,Behind-the-scenes featurettes and much more from all 8 seasons!
DIGITAL
Game of Thrones Seasons 1-8 and The Complete Series are currently available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and others.
4K ULTRA HD
Street Date: November 3, 2020
Rating: TV-MA
33 Discs (23 BD-100s, 7 BD-66s, 3 BD-50s)
4K UHD Presented in 16×9 widescreen format
Audio: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Runtime: Feature Approx. 75 hours
Enhanced Content: Approx. 15 hours
National 4K UHD Price: $254.99 SRP US / $289.99 SRP Canada
Best Buy 4K UHD Exclusive Limited-Edition Price: $285.43 SRP US / $320.43 SRP Canada
Disney+ ordered its next animated series from Lucasfilm, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” Fresh off of the critically-acclaimed series finale of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” the Disney+ original series will premiere on the streaming service in 2021.
The series follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “The Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War.
Members of Bad Batch – a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army — each possess a singular exceptional skill which makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew. In the post-Clone War era, they will take on daring mercenary missions as they struggle to stay afloat and find a new purpose.
“Giving new and existing fans the final chapter of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ has been our honor at Disney+, and we are overjoyed by the global response to this landmark series,” said Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+.
“While the Clone Wars may have come to its conclusion, our partnership with the groundbreaking storytellers and artists at Lucasfilm Animation is only beginning. We are thrilled to bring Dave Filoni’s vision to life through the next adventures of the Bad Batch.”
“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” is executive produced by Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”), Athena Portillo (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”), Brad Rau (“Star Wars Rebels,” “Star Wars Resistance”) and Jennifer Corbett (“Star Wars Resistance,” “NCIS”) with Carrie Beck (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars Rebels”) as co-executive producer and Josh Rimes as producer (“Star Wars Resistance”). Rau is also serving as supervising director with Corbett as head writer.
While summer might feel a little different this year, Disney is encouraging kids and families to open up a book and their imagination, with its first-ever Summer Reading List and corresponding activities.
Comprised of 15 recommendations for ages 0-16, the list features new books from fan-favorite authors including New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia, Pixar animator Mike Wu, Serena Valentino and more, alongside educational National Geographic titles and classic Disney stories to keep those of all ages engaged.
To help ensure that more readers have access to books this summer and beyond, and as part of Disney’s commitment to inspire the next generation of storytellers,Disney Publishing Worldwide is donating one million books to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country.
Disney will also provide Boys & Girls Clubs of America with virtual programming opportunities led by Disney authors and illustrators.
With theDisney Summer Reading List, fans can immerse themselves in thehilarious adventures of a tiny hamster who believes he is a Greek god inZeus the Mighty,or reimagine Neverland with Wendy as she learns about Captain Hook’s evil plans for Peter Pan inStraight on Til Morning.
Curious explorers can see how technology is inspired by the natural world inBeastly Bionics or discover new worlds inTristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Disney and are thrilled to bring one million books to children who participate in our programs,” commented Chad Royal-Pascoe, National Vice President, Corporate & Cause Partnerships, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “This donation comes at a time that is especially challenging for so many families and we know it will go a long way.”
VisitshopDisney.comto check out the list, explore more books from Disney Publishing Worldwide, and expand the stories withactivity sheetsand more. Many of the books on the list are available in eBook, audiobook, and print formats.
Disney Summer Reading List:
Ages 0-3
100 First Words Lift-the-Flap Book
Frozen 2 – Anna, Elsa and The Secret River
Little Kids First Board Book: Dinosaurs
Ages 4 – 8
Ellie Bookby Mike Wu
What About Worms?by Ryan Higgins
Little Kids First Big Book of Animals
Ages 7 – 10
Zeus the Mighty: The Quest for the Golden Fleasby Crispin Boyer
Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Natureby Jennifer Swanson
Peter & Ned’s Ultimate Travel Journal
Ages 8 – 12
Disney Chills: Part of Your Nightmareby Vera Strange
Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secretby Trudi Trueit
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Skyby Kwama Mbalia
Young Adult (Age 12 and up)
Star Wars: Queen’s Perilby E.K. Johnston
Straight on Til Morning: A Twisted Taleby Liz Braswell
Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch Bookby Serena Valentino
“Weird But True!,” from National Geographic, comes to Disney+ on Friday, August 14, and things this season get even weirder! Children’s entertainers and educators Charlie Engelman and Carly Ciarrocchi host the third season of the Emmy Award-winning series and this time, they’re embarking on even more imaginative and strange adventures to reveal surprising and interesting facts about the world.
Set both in-studio and in the field, “Weird But True!” is a 13-episode series that integrates a mix of arts and crafts, unbelievable facts and real-life exploration. Whether hunting for dinosaur fossils, hiking volcanoes, or flying planes, the science-loving duo inspires kids to get excited about the world around them.
This season, Charlie and Carly take a closer look at dinosaurs, national parks, trains, venomous animals, the solar system, and more. The weekly series features guest appearances from Nat Geo Photographers and Explorers, including Anand Varma, who teaches Charlie and Carly the correct way to take the perfect photo, and professor and founder of SciStarter Darlene Cavalier, who describes how she is exploring new ways to connect people with science.
Renowned astrophysicist Michio Kaku shows up this season as a special guest star, playing fictional character Buster Infinity of the Global Space Administration Interplanetary Expedition.
“Weird But True!” is a 2019 Daytime Emmy Award winner for the Best Educational and Informational Series. Executive Producer Tracy Rudolph Jackson won the 2018 Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award for Educational Series or Special for the series. Seasons one and two of “Weird But True!” are available now on Disney+.
“Weird But True!” is produced for Disney+ by National Geographic and Steve Rotfeld Productions. For National Geographic, Tracy Rudolph Jackson is executive producer. For Steve Rotfeld Productions, Steve Rotfeld is executive producer, and Stephanie Burns and Charlie Engelman are co-executive producers.
In preparation for the world premiere of the Muppets’ first-ever streaming show, “Muppets Now,” Kermit the Frog will conduct a video chat to break the news that Disney+ has ordered six half-hour muppisodes premiering July 31. With a full roster of rotating guest stars, world-class production facilities, and pure unscripted mayhem, “Muppets Now” breaks new ground for the gang in their Disney+ debut.
“The Muppets are thrilled to be doing our first-ever unscripted show! It’s going to be extremely spontaneous and very surprising; almost as surprising as the fact that weeveractually used a script in the past.” –Kermit the Frog
“This is moi unfiltered, unexpurgated, and more unbelievably fabulous than ever. If you watch only one show on Disney+ ,you really should tune in more often. But whenever you watch, make it moi onMuppets Now.” –Miss Piggy
This season’s celebrity guests include entertainers, comedians, chefs, and more. Fans won’t want to miss all-new improvised comedy segments from their favorite Muppets including Miss Piggy, Beaker, Camilla, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Kermit the Frog, Pepe the King Prawn, The Swedish Chef, Scooter, Uncle Deadly, among others.
“For the first time ever, I’m working without a joke book, folks. It’s a new kind of totally improvised comedy I call ‘bare bear’! See what I did there? Ahh! Wocka! Wocka!” –Fozzie Bear
“I knewMuppets Nowwas coming to Disney+ but I did NOT know they wantedMuppets Now NOW, as in right away, as in “doesn’t anybody give a warning around here’!? Gotta go upload those episodes pronto! Wish me luck; I’ll need it.” –Scooter
Disney+ is the streaming home for the Muppets collection where “Muppets Now” will join an assortment of fan-favorite Muppet movies, series, and shorts.
Produced by The Muppets Studio and Soapbox Films, “Muppets Now” premieres Friday, July 31, streaming only on Disney+. New episodes will be released every Friday.
A cruise down the mighty Amazon River is a once-in-a-lifetime trip (photo courtesy of Rainforest Cruises)
Being cooped up in the house these last few months has got me to thinking about a few of my bucket list travel destinations. And as things start to get back to normal I would like to take a close look at one of the places that I definitely want to visit in the next few years.
The mighty Amazon River has amazed me since boyhood. It is the largest river in the world by amount of water discharged and the second longest in length. Boasting earth’s largest rainforest, the river offers visitors an unforgettable journey into the “selva” or jungle as locals call it, where the world’s largest and most diverse collection of plant and animal life are found.
The 4,000-mile-long Amazon River stretches across nine South American countries (photo – www.rainforestcruises.com)
The 4,000-mile-long waterway stretches across nine South American countries as it makes its way eastward from the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Peru towards the Atlantic Ocean. Along its route, the river provides a source of life to more than one-third of all recorded animal species in the world. This includes some 40,000 plant species, 427 types of mammals, 1,300 birds species, 378 different reptiles, more than 400 amphibians, and roughly 3,000 freshwater fish.
A great way to experience the river and jungle together is by boat. There are numerous excellent companies that provide memorable experiences down the Amazon. A friend recommended Rainforest Cruises (www.rainforestcruises.com), which showcases Amazon River cruises from Peru.
The Rainforest Cruises start in Iquitos, Peru, located on the banks of the Amazon River, or in the city of Nauta. Both cities are the center of Amazon River cruise activity in Peru, and are found in the enormous province of Loreto, in North-Eastern Peru. Two-thirds of Peru’s land mass is covered by the Peruvian Amazon jungle, much of it unspoiled and waiting to be explored by riverboat.
The best way to see the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest is aboard a traditional riverboat (photo -www.rainforestcruises.com)
“An Amazon River cruise in Peru will provide you with a genuine experience of the mighty Amazon River, the rainforest and all the wildlife and people who call it their home,” says the Rainforest Cruises website. “Mischievous capuchin monkeys, tasty Amazonian superfruits, smiling locals and rich rainforest scenery will be sure to give you a lifetime of lasting memories.”
The company says the best way to visit the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest is to tour backwaters aboard a traditional riverboat. River travel is still the primary method of transportation in the region as the Amazon rainforest is mainly a roadless wonder. An Amazon cruise is the only way to access the narrow, winding creeks and tributaries. Trips head deep into the rainforest for the best wildlife-spotting opportunities, jungle treks and local community visits.
Other animals to see on trip down the most biodiverse rainforest / river system on Earth include pink and grey river dolphins, three-toed sloths, jaguars, macaws, capuchin monkeys, anacondas, to name a few. Some of these creatures are endemic to the Amazon region, so being able to see them in their natural habitat can be spectacular. “The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve in Peru boasts some of the Amazon’s most abundant biodiversity. Once you are there, just sit tight, be very quiet and use each of your senses to listen to leaves rustling in the trees,” says Rainforest Cruises.
The Amazon is home to more than one-third of all recorded animal species in the world (photo – www.rainforestcruises.com)
For many Rainforest Cruises travelers, an unexpected highlight of an Amazon River tour is the chance to sample many of the region’s popular dishes, both traditional and modern. “Meals are lovingly prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the surrounding environment. You can expect to sample a variety of exquisite fish, meat and vegetable dishes, accompanied perhaps by a cocktail made with exotic tropical fruits. Ask your guide for a Pisco Sour lesson,” says the tour company. With any style of Amazon cruise you choose, the food and drinks onboard will be a trip highlight!
The Peruvian Amazon is also home to a diverse population of Amazonian tribes and mestizo communities. Many of these people keep their traditional lifestyle and some are completely isolated from the outside world. Other communities have decided to share their culture with visitors to the Amazon, inviting tour groups to learn about their lifestyle. A river cruise can give guests an opportunity to meet a local shaman, learn about natural medicine, meet local school kids and see first hand how Amazonian food is prepared. For more information, visit: www.rainforestcruises.com
While Knott’s Berry Farm theme park remains closed, Knott’s Ghost Town is the setting for the all-new, limited-time outdoor food and retail experience, Knott’s Taste of Calico. During this specially ticketed outdoor event, guests will be able to take a nostalgic stroll through the streets of Calico, sample unique Knott’s culinary creations including boysenberry specialties, visit local crafters and shop at our unique stores.
The only way to experience the limited time Taste of Calico is with a tasting card purchased in advance at knotts.com (one tasting card is required per person, per entrance). The new event will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 17th through July 19th and the following Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 24th through July 26th.
Event hours will be Fridays and Saturdays from 4 pm to 10 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 8 pm. Guests will be required to purchase a tasting card online, which will offer access to the event area, and the ability to make selections from 23 specialty food and beverage offerings.
Regular tasting cards (ages 12+) are priced at $25 (plus tax) and will include five food tastings and Jr. (ages 3-11) tasting cards are $15 (plus tax) and include three tastings, children two and under are free.
Tasting cards are date specific and must be purchased online at knotts.com or through the Knott’s Berry Farm mobile app prior to the date of visit. To ensure physical distancing, admission will be limited each day and may sell out.
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As Knott’s Berry Farm continues to follow state, local, and CDC health guidelines, these are the new safety measures and operational changes we are establishing to ensure the safety of our guests.
Here is what to expect when visiting:
Admission will be limited each day to ensure physical distancing
Upon arrival, guests will be asked to enter a temperature screening and security checkpoint at the main gate
All associates and guests must wear a facial covering while visiting Taste of Calico or the Knott’s California Marketplace store locations and restaurants – masks are not required while eating.
Frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected daily and sanitized frequently. This includes but is not limited to cash counters, scanners, EMV readers, pens at cashier counters, register screens, store fixtures, door handles, and shopping baskets.
Signage is present to aid guests in the proper direction of travel and as a reminder to practice social distancing.
Seating will be spaced out throughout the Taste of Calico event footprint
Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the event area.
All associates are screened, including temperature and symptom checks using CDC guidelines before being allowed on the property to work.
Associates have been trained on the importance of handwashing, physical distancing, and overall hygiene.
Separate entrances and exits will appear at some store locations.
Store occupancy is limited to less than 50% of the normal building capacity. Queue lines outside of store locations with six-foot markers are present where applicable.
For all details regarding Taste of Calico and Knott’s current health and safety screenings, please visit knotts.com
Event Hours:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 17th through 19th and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 24th through July 26th / Fridays and Saturdays from 4 pm to 10 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 8 pm.
Slumber parties, staycations and family fun await guests as the LEGOLAND® Hotel at LEGOLAND® California Resort officially reopens on July 17, 2020.
With rooms as low as $169 a night, located just one mile from beautiful beaches, near Carlsbad Lagoon and Trails, the only hotel of its kind in California is ready to once again immerse guests into a creative world of LEGO®!
“LEGOLAND Hotel offers kids and families an experience unlike any other,” said General Manager Kurt Stocks. “As a father of young children, I understand the desire for families who want to get out of the house, relax at a pool and experience summer while staying safe together as a family.”
Legoland Safety Measures:
As guests and employees’ health and safety remain the top priority at LEGOLAND California Resort, guests will experience some differences at the Hotel including reduced capacity, cashless payments, social distancing practices and enhanced cleaning regimes. Face coverings will be required for all guests three years of age and up as well as all hotel staff members.
LEGOLAND Hotel is encouraging guests to book their reservations online where they can choose from five different room themes: Pirate, Adventure, Kingdom, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO. During their stay, kids and families can experience the more than 3,500 LEGO models featured throughout the Hotel, a treasure hunt to unlock the safe filled with LEGO treasure inside their rooms plus other amenities such as room service and cabana service around the pool.
The staff at LEGOLAND Hotel is eager to welcome back guests as LEGOLAND Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park and SEA LIFE® aquarium await county and state approval for the entire Resort’s proposed reopening.
Guests are highly encouraged to visit the Resort’s website for further guest experience and visiting details. For more information, visit: www.legoland.com/california.
For more info about the Sea Life Aquarium see the post below:
Looking to enjoy a bit of sunny Southern California alfresco dining….well, look no further because Universal CityWalk is now serving hungry diners at newly expanded outdoor seating locations set up adjacent to several restaurants. Additional seating is also available at newly installed tables situated at “5 Towers,” providing guests with an all-new dining experience.
These enhancements complement Universal CityWalk’s increased health and safety measures as the destination continues its thoughtful phased reopening.
With dining options such as Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, Johnny Rockets,Pink’s Hot Dogs and sweet-tooth favorite Voodoo Doughnut, along with select shopping, including Dodgers Clubhouse, the official location to purchase team gear just in time for baseball season, and the newly remodeled IT’SUGAR, CityWalk offers guests a perfect summertime outing. For a bit of Hollywood nostalgia, the Universal Studio Store is a top pick to purchase all-new retro merchandise, a slate of new items representing the rides and attractions featured within the theme park as well as Universal Studios branded face coverings.
CityWalk is open daily from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. and includes complimentary self-parking during this initial reopening period, subject to change. Please visit the Universal CityWalk website or the Universal Studios Hollywood mobile app for updated information and contact individual venues for hours.
Universal CityWalk’s new health and safety measures continue to focus on Screening, Spacing and Sanitization with a single point of entry now welcoming guests to the destination along with temperature checks and required face coverings.
While working closely with local health officials and the company’s own health and safety experts, Universal CityWalk continues to monitor conditions and make adjustments as conditions evolve.
Universal CityWalk Specific health and safety measures include:
Temperature checks for all Guests upon arrival. If they have a temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit / 38° Celsius or greater, the Guest will not be permitted to enter.
Face coverings required for all Guests throughout their visit. Face coverings also will be available for purchase.
Limited occupancy at all venues to help enforce social distancing.
Rigorous cleaning and disinfecting at all high touch points, including chairs and tables.
More information about Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood, which remains temporarily closed, is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
This summer is going to be epic! Universal Studios Hollywood is unleashing Universal Mega Movie Summer, a brand-new seasonal event turning the park into...
