The audience erupted in cheer and confetti filled the theater as LEGOLAND® California Resort unveiled its biggest gift for its 20th birthday by announcing the largest addition in the Park’s history: The LEGO® Movie™ World. General Manager Peter Ronchetti is excited to take guests from theater to theme park in 2020.
“The LEGO MOVIE WORLD is LEGOLAND California Resort’s largest Park addition ever and we are thrilled to create an interactive experience that fully immerses guests into a world that was so brilliantly created by LEGO and celebrated by the hugely popular LEGO film franchise from our friends at Warner Bros.,” said Ronchetti. “We can’t wait to see the faces on all the children as they interact within the creative world of Bricksburg and experience the incredible Masters of Flight ride which is taking the traditional soaring-type of ride to new heights.”
On the flagship ride Masters of Flight, guests hop aboard Emmet’s triple-decker flying couch for a thrill-seeking adventure. The flying theater attraction whisks guests away on a suspended ride with a full-dome virtual screen, giving the sensational feeling of flying above memorable lands such as Middle Zealand, Cloud Cuckoo Land, Pirates Cove, and Outer Space. Along the way, riders will see some familiar faces along with some new ones like Sweet Mayhem, a star character from THE LEGO® MOVIE 2: The Second Part. Masters of flight features cutting edge technology including a 180-degree turn in the ride experience.
The LEGO MOVIE WORLD is based on the blockbuster films The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. The new land fully immerses guests into the LEGO Movie universe and places them onto the streets of Bricksburg. In addition to Masters of Flight, kids and families will get to enjoy the rush of falling from Unikitty’s Disco Drop and experiencing the many personalities of the fearless feline. The new ride launches guests to the top of Cloud Cuckoo Land, then drops, spins and bounces them back down to earth, creating a thrilling and fun experience. The adventure doesn’t stop there as guests can explore Benny’s Play Ship, ride a fully reimagined carousel, and meet Emmet and all of his friends in Emmet’s Super Suite apartment.
The LEGO MOVIE WORLD will be included in the price of admission to LEGOLAND California Resort. For LEGOLAND California Resort ticket prices, operating schedule and additional information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com
In 2020, Knott’s Berry Farm will present “A Knott’s Family Reunion,“ a summer-long event paying tribute to the Knott family’s transcendent history by celebrating the last 100 years of memories in the making.
The Knott family’s American dream began in the berry fields of Buena Park from a curbside berry stand in 1920 and grew into the world-renowned theme park it is today. What started with a humble farm evolved into a premier destination that has come to witness 100 years of historical and timeless memories shared among friends, neighbors, and families from around the world.
To commemorate Knott’s Berry Farm’s milestone anniversary, the park will present “A Knott’s Family Reunion,” a summer-long event paying tribute to Knott’s history and legacy of family fun. Guests will be immersed in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration featuring festive park décor, themed food items, unique entertainment, exclusive merchandise, and special surprises along the way, all paying homage to the nostalgia that surrounds the historic theme park. Details about the exciting 100th anniversary celebration festivities will be announced in the coming months.
“The Knott family vision and values led to the birth of Knott’s Berry Farm, and through this milestone celebration it is our opportunity to honor the last 100 years of remarkable memories that have shaped our history,” said Jon Storbeck, General Manager of Knott’s Berry Farm. “The 100th-anniversary celebration embraces the farm’s rich history and signifies the importance of the Knott family’s commitment to building a place for generations of guests to create lifelong memories.”
The best way to enjoy all of the fun offered during the 100th anniversary celebration at Knott’s along with all of the other exciting Seasons of Fun events is with a 2020 Season Pass. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2020 to Knott’s Berry Farm with no blackout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2020 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Knott’s Season passes are now available at the best offer of the year. Regular Passes are $99 or eleven easy payments of $8.00 after an initial payment and Gold Passes are $120 or eleven easy payments of just $9.50 after an initial payment. These offers end on October 27, 2019. Applicable taxes and fees apply. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.
Who killed Bryce Walker? Everyone has their reasons… The secrets at Liberty High run deep, and in the aftermath of the Homecoming game, all of the friends have something to hide.
As the mystery of his death engulfs the town, there are numerous suspects in focus. But were any of them truly capable of murder? And who is the new girl? Police are determined to get to the truth, but with a web of secrets and lies this tangled, will anyone be found guilty?
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SEASON 3 OF 13 REASONS WHY LAUNCHES AUGUST 23RD on Netflix.
Season 3 Cast: Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen, Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley, Justin Prentice as Bryce Walker, Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis, Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla, Miles Heizer as Alex Standall, Devin Druid as Tyler Down, Ross Butler as Zach Dempsey, Timothy Granaderos as Montgomery de la Cruz, Anne Winters as Chloe, Steven Weber as Principle Bowen, Brenda Strong as Mrs. Walker, Amy Hargreaves as Mrs. Jensen and introducing Grace Saif as Ani, Bex Taylor Klaus as Casey and Tyler Barnhardt as Charlie.
If you aren’t already excited for Halloween-Time at the Disneyland Resort, prepare yourself for a spooky surprise sure to get you pumped for the holiday season. The Disney Parks Blog has just given guests their first look at the brand new World of Color Experience, “Villainous!”.
The new show will be part of the exclusive Oogie Boogie Bash- A Disney Halloween party. The show will bring in the spectacular lights, lasers, and cutting edge projection technology known from Disney California Adventure’s World of Color and tell a brand new story featuring a twisted adventure that will take a young girl name Shelley Marie on a delightfully dreadful journey through encounters with some of Disney’s most iconic villains.
Imagineering fans are about to get the opportunity of a lifetime through a special online program that puts you right into the middle of all the magic and imagination Walt Disney Imagineering has to offer.
Partnering with the brilliant minds at Khan Academy, Walt Disney Imagineering is bringing “Imagineering in a Box” to the world of online learning through a series of 32 videos in which Imagineers share how they bring forth a variety of different skills together to create the magic guests see through Disney experiences the world over. The program will instruct passionate minds of all ages how math, science, engineering, and creativity work together to help make the impossible a reality.
According to the Disney Parks Blog, the program “aims to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and encourage innovation in the minds of students and teachers alike”. Modules range from tutorials on engineering software, to an interactive exercise that brings learners a chance to create something new with the items around them. Each activity is designed to be scalable, which allows learning to expand to the home or the classroom with ease. Each segment, bringing the beloved marvels of Disney innovation to life in a way never before seen.
Disney and Target are taking the Halloween game to a whole new level this Fall, introducing family friendly pumpkin kits that are already selling faster than pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks during rush hour.
From Mickey to Cinderella, there are plenty of fun Disney Halloween kits to choose from!
The reusable pumpkin kits are perfect for a safe and fun family activity, bringing some of your little ones favorite characters front and center. Take a look at the full lineup of spooky Disney non-carve options below!
Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Jack Skellington
Cinderella’s Magic Carriage
Sally
Vampirina
Woody
The Pumpkin King awaits his rightful place in your Halloween display!
Though pre-orders are already sold out, it won’t be long before Target gears up for Halloween and resupplies. You can check out your local Target when the pumpkin kits hit the shelves on August 22nd. Though Target has plenty of other fun Disney Halloween treats coming to stores this year. Pre-orders are still available for Mickey and Jack Skellington inflatable decorations, which fit right in with assorted party items and fashion accessories.
This 8″ Halloween Mickey plate set is getting ready to hit the shelves at the low price of $3.00
Even Star Wars is getting to take part in the fun, with a special toddler tee that showcases a skeleton twist on Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper. Check out Target’s Official Halloween Shop to see all that’s coming your way for Fall 2019!
What’s better than watching a film in 3D at the movie theaters? It is now possible to FEEL the action come alive in the fourth dimension as well. Welcome to the world of 4DX. 4DX immerses the audience into the action as seen on screen with synchronized in-theater special effects. The seats move you into degrees of roll, sway, twist, pitch, rise, and fall as the characters do. They even vibrate to every bullet, roar, and shock.
Feel the tremble of dinosaurs in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”, get thrust into the microverse in “Avengers: Endgame”, escape giants from “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”, and now you can swing with “Spider-Man: Far From Home”.
This marks Regal’s fourth 4DX theatre located in California. This expansion is part of a larger deal with Cineworld Group, the parent company of Regal, to bring the total number of 4DX U.S. locations in the coming years to 85 with currently more than 600 locations worldwide. Spider-Man: Far From Home was the first movie shown on Irvine Spectrum’s 4DX screen.
With “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, the theater now permits the viewer to be splashed in the face from the waters of the Grand Canal of Venice, feel web-shooters and dart guns breeze past your ears, feel the rumble of the ground erupting under your seat, debris flying past your feet, smoke billowing from thundering explosions, get punched by a villain, and feel the wind in your hair swinging through the skies. Obviously, the more bang for your buck will come from movies with the most action to offer. In other cases, snowfall and bubbles pour out to simulate winter and underwater effects. The snowfall feature has also been used as falling debris or ash as seen from “Blade Runner 2049”. Scents are also advertised, but has been the least successful feature and is unnecessary. The result is one of the most immersive cinema formats in the industry, drawing fans into the action on the big screen.
Now to be clear for Southern California residents, the 4DX option at the CGV Buena Park location features the standard package of moving seats, smoke, wind, mist, snowfall, and strobe lights. This is referred to as the “economy” class and designed for patrons who may be skeptical of the experience or prefer to pay a lower price than the “premium” class. If you’re looking for the whole package, you’ll be able to have one of TWO locations to choose from. The first flagship location is at the Regal Cinemas L.A. Live, right in the heart of Downtown L.A. For those in Orange County, the newest location just opened within the past month at the Edwards Regal Irvine Spectrum. Regal has chosen the “premium” class which includes leg ticklers, air shots by your ears, and the optional water sprays. There is a button at the armrest that allows the viewer the option to have water sprayed in their face. 3D with the 4DX relies on how the movie studio wants their films to be seen as that would be an extra cost to the ticket as well.
If you’re not anywhere near these three locations in the L.A. or Orange County areas, Regal has partnered with 4DX to bring the experience to more theaters across the country. Upcoming films slated to offer 4DX in the future include “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” and Disney’s 2019 release of “The Lion King”. The future of the movie-going experience is here!
The record breaking phenomenon has finally made its journey home in Marvel Studios’ new 4K/Blu Ray release of Avengers: Endgame. Packed with extras, behind the scenes looks, and touching memories, the set not only reflects on the epic moments from Endgame, but circles back to the very beginning, discussing the very foundations of the Infinity Saga as a whole. Still, with the box office still recovering from the film’s triumphant release and cinema taking in the scope of it all, it’s hard to believe that this collection is the definitive answer to all that Marvel fans have been waiting for.
To kick things off, let’s take a look at Marvel’s tribute to Stan Lee. Fans that made their way back to the silver screen got a taste of this featurette after the credits, but for those who may have missed it, this is a fantastic look back at Stan’s incredible experience coming into the MCU through his cameos. The smiles and the laughs shine through, showcasing the intimate moments the entire cast has had with Stan, shedding an every bittersweet reminder that we have truly lost a legend. Stan Lee’s legacy lives and breathes throughout the MCU, making this featurette the perfect fit to lead off the extras disc. It’s a sweet farewell worth watching again and again.
The features don’t stop there, bringing forward a tapestry of clips weaved together to showcase over a decade’s worth of character development, showcasing Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow. Every element will make you want to go back and binge the entire MCU, as the highlight reels are littered with behind the scenes reflections on the entire franchise, along with some very empowering moments leading up to Endgame’s epic all female team up sequence. The content you get to see is gold, and has the potential to unlock even more, even if it’s cut a bit shorter than expected.
Here’s a full list of extras included on the Avengers: Endgame Blu-Ray Collection.
BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer): Digital Exclusive:
Steve and Peggy: One Last Dance – Explore Captain America and Peggy Carter’s bond, forged in moments from previous films that lead to a momentous choice in “Avengers: Endgame.”
Blu-ray & Digital:
Remembering Stan Lee – Filmmakers and cast honor the great Stan Lee in a fond look back at his MCU movie cameos.
Setting The Tone: Casting Robert Downey Jr. – Hear the tale of how Robert Downey Jr. was cast as Tony Stark in the original “Iron Man” — and launched the MCU.
A Man Out of Time: Creating Captain America – Trace the evolution of Captain America with those who helped shape the look, feel and character of this compelling hero.
Black Widow: Whatever It Takes – Follow Black Widow’s journey both within and outside the Avengers, including the challenges she faced and overcame along the way.
The Russo Brothers: Journey to Endgame – See how Anthony and Joe Russo met the challenge of helming two of the biggest films in cinematic history … back-to-back!
The Women of the MCU – MCU women share what it was like to join forces for the first time in an epic battle scene — and be part of such a historic ensemble.
Bro Thor – His appearance has changed but his heroism remains! Go behind the scenes to see how Bro Thor was created.
Six Deleted Scenes – “Goji Berries,” “Bombs on Board,” “Suckiest Army in the Galaxy,” “You Used to Frickin’ Live Here,” “Tony and Howard” and “Avengers Take a Knee.”
Gag Reel – Laugh along with the cast in this epic collection of flubs, goofs and gaffes from set.
Visionary Intro – Intro by directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
Audio Commentary – Audio commentary by directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
Based off what has been revealed since the release of the film, it’s apparent that Kevin Feige and the Russo Brothers have a treasure trove of unreleased content. This set is just a tease of what’s really waiting on the cutting room floor.
For a film so epic in scale, there has to be more, and though it would have been absolutely amazing to receive a multi-disc set that goes beyond the original cut with additional scenes, behind the scenes footage, and possibly an Infinity Saga Documentary, something tells us that there may be something else in the works down the road. Knowing Marvel, they are far from done, and though this may seem like the ending of Endgame’s story, the tale and speculation are far from over.
You can pick up your copy of Avengers: Endgame by clicking one of the following links!
Jurassic World is the shining star at Universal Studios Hollywood this summer, debuting not only the new attraction, Jurassic World- The Ride, but also bringing fans their first “Jurassic” themed run event. Part of the Running Universal program, the two day event will kick off a first ever dino-run that will feature a 5K race along with an all new 1K Kids’ Raptor Run.
The event leads up to the big finish, featuring a first ever 10K run around Universal Studios Hollywood. All participants will receive a collectable medal, with those who compete in the 5K and 10K runs receiving an exclusive Challenge medal. The Jurassic World Run will wrap things up at the Universal CityWalk finish line and bring fans an exciting celebration at the 5 Towers Stage.
All who participate will get a chance to venture through areas of the new attraction, along with a run through the iconic Jurassic World arches. The run will also take guests through the movie backlot, with unique photo ops, Jurassic series props, and a chance to meet the famous raptor, Blue.
Registration is now open, with spots sure to go fast. Make sure to check out all the details and click here to register for the fun! The Jurassic World 5K will begin at 6AM on Saturday, November 16th, along with the Kids’ Raptor Run at 7:30AM. The 10K program will commence at 5:30AM on Sunday, November 17th.
Take part in the all new Jurassic World Run at Universal Studios Hollywood this November!
Mattel has just revealed a collection that will be long remembered, one that encompasses one of the greatest space saga’s of all time: Star Wars. The new series will pay tribute to the original film, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, featuring three iconic designs that encompass the very heart of Barbie and Star Wars.
Each doll will include a collectible stand, certificate of authenticity, and unique flair that is perfect for any Barbie or Star Wars Fan. Each doll also brings a modern twist, throwing a bit of Barbie’s signature style into the galaxy’s most known characters.
The humble and heroic princess finds new life in this exclusive figure, featuring the design from Leia Organa’s Yavin IV throne room ceremony dress from the end of A New Hope. The design brings out her signature bun hair style, flowing dress, and designer details included a silvery peplum belt, and cuff jewelry.
Evil has never been so stylish with these metallic details, including dark glasses, iconic black cape, and red accents. The Dark Side is strong, bring it al together with a dark hairdo that resembles the infamous mask of the Empire’s dark lord of the Sith.
R2-D2 is one of the franchises most beloved characters, being in the heat of the battle from start to finish. This Barbie brings out the most in R2’s signature colors and sassy undertones with a geometric dome skirt, bomber jacket, and thigh-high boots that flow along with silver tights. Blue makeup and a bright hairstyle complete the look, blasting off into a new era of intergalactic adventure!
D23 is bringing Disney fans their first look at the all-new Disney+ exclusive live-action remake of Lady and the Tramp in their fall issue of Disney twenty-three. The magazine will cover an exclusive interview with the film’s stars Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux. The interview will also share the inspiring story of the real-life rescue pups used in the film and how they found their forever homes when production was completed.
With Disney+ just months away, the fall issue will also cover exclusive interviews with The Mandalorian creator, Jon Favreau as well as the cast and creator behind the new High School Musical: The Musical: The Series coming later this year.
The scoop on Disney+ will be wrapped up with legendary film historian, Leonard Maltin, who goes through some of his favorite Disney Vault treasures coming to the new streaming service for its grand debut, along with some other fun looks at some of the classic television content coming to Disney+, which includes the original Disney Afternoon favorite, DuckTales.
Let’s not forget the D23 Expo, which is just days away! To celebrate this year’s latest Disney Legends, Disney twenty-three magazine goes in-depth with all twelve inductees on what being a Disney Legend means to them.
Take a look at all the exciting exclusives coming in this fall’s issue below!
Michelle Pfeiffer reveals secrets about her character—and working alongside Angelina Jolie—in this fall’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
A look inside the August 1962 issue of National Geographic, which featured dozens of pages showcasing The Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland
Stars of Modern Family recall their favorite Disney moments
A peek inside the new book The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between inspired by the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at D23 Expo 2019
From the Desk Of Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline
Regular features including By the Numbers, Character Analysis, D Society, and Ask Dave
Gather the family for a rewarding build and play experience with the LEGO ǀ Disney 71044 Train and Station. Kids will love to join Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Goofy for magical adventures with this awesome LEGO train set, featuring a motorized steam-style locomotive with tender, passenger car, and a luxurious parlor car, plus an oval track and an iconic Disney Parks style station building. This set comes with an array of cool details, including app-controlled functionality.
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Use a smartphone or tablet to drive the locomotive forward, reverse and emit realistic sound effects. Joining up the train cars is simple with the magnetic LEGO couplings, and the panels on the parlor car open for access to its detailed interior complete with table, armchairs, teapot, and cup. And the fun doesn’t end there! Inside the toy train station building, there’s an array of intricate brick-built furnishings and details, including draped windows, wall clock, ceiling chandelier and a tower room with a little LEGO surprise!
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Includes 5 uniquely decorated LEGO ǀ Disney minifigures with accessories: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale, and Goofy minifigures.
The LEGO ǀ Disney Train and Station includes 16 curved pieces and 4 straight pieces of track, locomotive, tender, passenger car, parlor car and an iconic station building.
Locomotive features a large red fender, red wheels with working coupling rods, a big smokestack and a driver’s cab.
Tender contains a LEGO Powered Up 88009 Hub and a LEGO Powered Up 88011 Train Motor.
Train and sound effects can be controlled via a smart device. Connect via Bluetooth from the LEGO Powered Up app.
Requires batteries (not included). Please refer to the product packaging for type and quantity.
The passenger car has seating for the LEGO® ǀ Disney minifigures.
Remove the panel on the parlor car to access a rich interior with table, armchairs, teapot, and cup.
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Station exterior features a detailed facade with balcony, clock and 2 flagged towers.
Station interior features a ticket counter, café corner and an array of brick-built furnishings and details, including draped windows, wall clock, ceiling chandelier and a tower room with a little LEGO | Disney surprise.
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Easily connect the cars with the included LEGO magnetic couplings.
This LEGO building toy includes more than 2,900 pieces.
The LEGO ǀ Disney train toy (in total) measures over 4” (12cm) high, 30” (78cm) long and 3” (8cm) wide.
LEGO ǀ Disney train station building measures over 15” (39cm) high, 14” (36cm) wide and 6” (16cm) deep.
Oval rail track diameter measures over 37” (96cm) long and 27” (70cm) wide.
The new set will be available directly from LEGO Stores & shop.LEGO.com on September 1, 2019. if you’re a LEGO VIP member you can get it on August 19, 2019.
