From March 3-9, foodies can rejoice in specially crafted chef-driven lunch menu specials at Catal, Tortilla Jo’s, and Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney as part of the annual Orange County Restaurant Week. Dishing up divine three-course meals at an unbeatable $25 per person for one week only, each venue provides the perfect setting for guests to enjoy exceptional service and genuine hospitality whether they’re in the mood for gourmet Italian, Mediterranean, or Mexican cuisine. Taste the anticipation below with more details on what each restaurant has in store and be sure to make reservations soon to take advantage of this limited time offering.
Tortilla Jo’s:
Over at Tortilla Joe’s diners can partake in a three-course Mexican feast with the choice between Black Kale Salad (Black kale salad with shaved baby vegetables, cherry tomatoes, red corn tortilla strips, panela cheese, and Caesar vinaigrette) or Tostada De Ceviche (Red snapper, lime juice, diced red onion, tomato, and cilantro, garnished with avocado and Fresno chilies). Entrees include TJs Tacos De Canasta (Corn tortilla filled with papas with chorizo or Chicharron en salsa verde served with cabbage slaw, queso fresco, and tomatillo avocado sauce) or Seafood Burrito Al Pastor (Shrimp, cod, octopus, sautéed in al pastor sauce served with refried beans, rice, avocado sauce and salsa roja). Dessert lovers are welcome to polish off a decadent Chocolate Brownie (with chocolate Abuelita sauce and fresh raspberries) to finish off their meal. To view the full menu offerings, click HERE. For more information or to make a reservation, visit https://www.patinagroup.com/tortilla-jos.
Catal:
At Catal, guests can indulge in an appetizer of Manchego Salad (wild arugula, Spanish Manchego cheese, tart apple, Medjool dates, and candied walnuts) or Ahi Bruschetta (blackened pacific ahi, Mediterranean salsa, avocado, sriracha, balsamic reduction, and crostini). Entrees such as Hanger Steak (roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted mushrooms, and red wine sauce) and Chicken Paella (roasted chicken, chorizo de bilbao, saffron bomba rice, eas, and saffron aioli) are available for Restaurant Week participants to order. Those with a sweet tooth can finish off their meal with a decadent dessert such as the Chocolate Mousse Cake (Macerated berries, dark chocolate tuile) or Cheesecake (Gingersnap crumble, mixed berry sauce, fruit compote). To view, the full menu offerings click HERE. For more information or to make a reservation, visit https://www.patinagroup.com/catal-restaurant
Naples:
For an authentic taste of gourmet southern Italian-inspired fare, foodies should head on over to Naples Ristorante e Bar for an unmatched dining experience. Appetizers include Salmone Salad (Seared salmon fillet, arugula salad, roasted peppers, lemon vinaigrette) or Zuppa Di Cozze (Mussels, tomato, and garlic broth, bread crostini). For the main course, guests have the choice between Ravioli (Eggplant, scamorza cheese, ricotta cheese, fresh tomato, and basil sauce) or Amalfi Pizza (D.O.C mozzarella bufala, tomato san Marzano, basil, black olives). Diners can grab a fork and dig into Naples’ signature Tiramisu (Mascarpone zabaglione, chocolate financier, espresso-soaked ladyfingers) for a blissful nightcap. To view the full menu offerings, click HERE. For more information on Naples or to make a reservation, visit https://www.patinagroup.com/naples-ristorante-e-bar
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge costumes have been revealed in a scandalous fashion show designed for cast members of the Disneyland Resort. The exclusive event was held in Tomorrowland featuring a catwalk of cast members in the newly designed garments to be showcased in the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land set to debut this summer.
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Unique costume features for the villagers of the Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu is the option for cast members to mix and match their own fashion! This includes four tops and five bottoms to choose from. If that’s not impressive enough, villagers can choose their accessories as well! If you were curious about the shoes, boots, or spats, Star Wars has got you covered (pun intended). The leg wrappings and boot tops are actually sewn into the pants and features an adjustable bungee cord around the calves to keep neatly fit.
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(Left) Resistance and (Right) First Order. Photo Courtesy of Janina Austria
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Food & Beverage/Oga's Cantina. Photo Courtesy of Janina Austria
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Villagers. Photo Courtesy of Janina Austria
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Retail costumes. Photo Courtesy of Janina Austria
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Villagers of Black Spire Outpost. Photo Courtesy of Janina Austria
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Villagers with accessories. Photo Courtesy of Kate Jennings
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A positive reaction to the mix-and-match style of costumes makes the reality of the villagers on the planet even more believable. The cast members would not be totally regulated to a certain look. There is a degree of creative freedom that is rarely bestowed for onstage cast members because of the fact that not all the inhabitants of the outpost would wear the exact same outfit. Kudos to the costuming team on enhancing the storytelling.
The highlight for the special cast member exclusive event came in the form of a catwalk in a fashion show to display the look and movement of the costumes.
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Fashion show. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Resistance costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Custodial costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
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Oga's cantina costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Villager costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Villagers Costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Retail costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Food and Beverage/Busser costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Resistance costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Smuggler's Run costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Additional Catwalk. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Smuggler's Run costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Name Tag in English and Aurebesh. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Smuggler's Run costume. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Food and Beverage costumes. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Villagers costumes. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
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First Order with Villager costumes. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Villager Winter Attire. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
Fashion show presented on the Tomorrowland Terrace stage. Photo Courtesy of Russell Tom
There was so much to take in during the evening’s festivities. Surely there are more details in the costumes than has been revealed. This certainly paints a bright future Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge upon its June 2019 opening.
Calling all foodies – get your forks and knives ready, because the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is returning to the Disneyland Resort on March 1! Celebrating the beauty and bounty of California, the festival features unforgettable cuisine and beverages from regions across the Golden State. In addition to 14 Festival Marketplaces with incredible menus, you can enjoy family-friendly seminars, celebrity chef sightings, a dinner with Disney chefs, and so much more!
The Marketplace menus this year are jam-packed with a delicious array of new items, as well as some returning favorites. Located throughout Disney California Adventure park, you’ll want to make a stop at every kiosk! Paradise Garden Grill and the Festival Beer Garden are also featuring their own offerings, including a wonderful selection of beer flights and unique dishes.
In addition, the Sip and Savor Pass is a great way to taste your way through the festival and is now available to all guests. This pass includes a souvenir lanyard and credential, entitling you to eight select food or non-alcoholic beverage items from any participating Marketplaces, Paradise Garden Grill and select Festival Food & Beverage Carts. Use all eight coupons in a single day, or spread them out over multiple visits – the choice is up to you! You can purchase the Sip and Savor Pass at various locations throughout the park, including Trolley Treats, Elias & Co., Seaside Souvenirs, the Sip and Savor Cart, the Festival Marketplaces, Festival Gift and Artist Corner and Studio Store in Hollywood Land.
Finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Here is our official Foodie Guide with all of the juicy menu details and Marketplace locations for the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. And when you visit the park, be sure to pick up a Tasting Passport, which includes all of this information and more! Happy snacking!
NUTS ABOUT CHEESE (near Carthay Circle Restaurant at the Festival Entrance) Food:
Fiscalini White Cheddar Lager Soup served in a Mini Boudin Sourdough Bread Bowl (V)
Ham and Vella Jack Cheese Pinwheel with Smoked Pistachios
Creamy Oikos Yogurt Cheesecake (V)
Beverages:
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Columbia Street, Amber Lager, San Diego
UNCORK CALIFORNIA (near Carthay Circle Restaurant at the Festival Entrance) Food:
California Artisan Cheese Selection – Select from either Point Reyes Blue of Fiscalini White Cheddar Hand-crafted California Cheese (V)
Beverages:
White Wine Flight
Twomey Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa-Sonoma County
Simi, Chardonnay, “Reserve,” Russian River Valley, California
Patz & Hall, Chardonnay, “Dutton Ranch,” Russian River Valley, California
Red Wine Flight
Erath, Pinot Noir, Oregon
Klinker Brick Winery, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi
Rowen, Blend, Sonoma County, California
Mimosa Flight
Hibiscus Mimosa
Tropical Mimosa
Mixed Berry Mimosa
Chandon Brut, Sparkling Wine, California
Assorted Wine Varietals
CITRUS GROVE (near Carthay Circle Restaurant at the Festival Entrance) Food:
Orange Chicken and Rice
Citrus-brined Pork Roast with Tangy Barbecue Sauce and Lemon Pepper Slaw
Meyer Lemon Blue Diamond Almond Macaron (GF, V)
Beverages:
Meyer Lemon Ginger Mule
Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic)
CALIFORNIA CRAFT BREWS (near the Cars Land Entrance) Food:
Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls with Marinara and Pesto Sauce
Beverages:
Bright and Balanced Beer Flight
Pizza Port California Honey Golden Ale
Hangar 24 Orange Wheat
Left Coast Pink Bikini Raspberry Wheat
Karl Strauss Columbia Street Amber Lager
Hobby and Bold Beer Flight
Smog City Sabre-Toothed Squirrel Amber Ale
Lost Winds Tropiclemente Tropical Ale IPA
Towne Park Blacksmith Black IPA
Asylum Rorschach Brown Ale
By the Glass – Bright and Balanced
Pizza Port Brewing Company, California Honey, Golden Ale, Solana Beach
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, Orange Wheat, American Wheat Ale, Redlands
Left Coast Brewing Co., Pink Bikini, Raspberry Wheat, San Clemente
Three Weavers Brewing Company, Day Job, Pale Ale, Inglewood
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Columbia Street, Amber Lager, San Diego
By the Glass – Hoppy and Bold
Smog City Brewing Co., Sabre-Toothed Squirrel, Hoppy Amber Ale, Torrance
Stereo Brewing Company, Perfect Day, American IPA, Placentia
Lost Winds Brewing Company, Tropiclemente, Tropical IPA, San Clemente
Towne Park Brew Co., Blacksmith, Black IPA, Anaheim
Asylum Brewing, Rorschach, Brown Ale with Kenyan Coffee, Anaheim
BERRY PATCH (near the Cars Land Entrance)
Food:
Strawberry and Coconut Rice “Frushi” with Sweet Oikos Yogurt Wasabi Sauce (GF, V)
Fresh California Berry Pie (V)
Beverages:
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk
Strawberry Float with Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Crunchy Cereal Garnish (non-alcoholic)
PEPPERS CALI-ENTE (near Wine Country Trattoria) Food:
Verlasso Sustainable Salmon Peruvian Poke with Cucumber-Lime Salad and Aji Verde Salsa (GF)
Ghost Pepper Mac and Cheese with Chili Cheese Corn Chip Dust (V)
Beverages:
Jalapeño-Lime Margarita
VEGGIE, VEGGIE, FRUIT, FRUIT (near Wine Country Trattoria) Food:
Grilled Asparagus Chicken Caesar Salad
Cauliflower Ceviche with Chile Corn Crumble and Tortilla Strips (VG)
Duo of Frozen Fruit Fruit Bars – Lime and Strawberry
Beverages:
Cool Lime Michelada with Frozen Lime Ice
Davis Bynum, Sauvignon Blanc, “Virginia’s Block,” Russian River Valley, California
SIGNATURE EVENTS
The festival’s signature events are also experiences worth checking out! One of my favorites is Sweet Sundays, which is returning this year. This popular event makes for a sweet start to your day, allowing you to join a celebrity pastry chef for an entertaining dessert-centric demonstration, an interview with the chef, and a light brunch buffet featuring one of the chef’s dishes! If you’ve ever wanted to hone your pastry and baking techniques and indulge in yummy desserts, this is definitely the event for you. This event occurs on select Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park for the duration of the festival, and space is limited, so be sure to make your reservations today!
March 10 – Jean-Marc Viallet, Disneyland Resort Executive Pastry Chef
March 24 – Matt Lewis, Baked NY and Tokyo, Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
April 7 – Emily Ellyn, Food Network Star and Cutthroat Kitchen
April 21 – Keegan Gerard, Food Network Challenge
Another exciting event is the Dinner with the Disney Chefs. This sumptuous dinner is on Thursday, March 28, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Vineyard Room at Wine Country Trattoria. Here, you’ll get to meet the Disneyland Resort chefs and sommeliers featured in the new Disney Festivals Cookbook, all while enjoying a four-course dinner with dishes inspired by the festival recipes and paired with hand-selected wines and cocktails. This event is a great way to enhance your Food & Wine Festival experience.
For more information on the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, full menus, event info, and to make reservations, visit the Disneyland Resort website.
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California’s majestic Central Coast is speckled with hidden gems lining the Pacific Ocean and none shine brighter than the tiny town of Cayucos by-the-Sea. This is especially true in March when the temperature rises, flowers blossom along the hillsides and the city hosts its annual Sea Glass Festival.
Located off California Highway 1, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cayucos by-the-Sea sits peacefully between the Pacific Ocean and rolling hills of open ranchland that is dotted with grazing cattle and old oak trees. Often referred to as “the last of the California beach towns,” the town possesses a colorful history that dates back to the days of Spanish land grants, sailing ships and steamers, as well as rum runners and revenuers. Gamblers and seafarers met in the Old Cayucos Tavern, and adventurers and romantics of all kinds still meet there today.
Cayucos by-the-Sea is a California beach town with lots of history and an annual Sea Glass Festival (photo by Greg Aragon)
One of my favorite times to visit Cayucos is in March when the weather is perfect for hikes and walks along the beach, and the town comes to life for the Sea Glass Festival, now in its 9th season.
One of the premier cultural events on the Central Coast, the festival, held Saturday and Sunday, March 9 – 10, will treat guests to a weekend of sunshine, local artisan goods, live music, and authentic mermaid creations. Visitors can shop in an extensive marketplace of the finest sea glass art, curios, and collectibles, as well as enjoy regional food and beverages from local wineries and breweries. Accompanying the Sea Glass Festival is the 3rd Annual Mermaid Ball on Friday, March 8.
The Sea Glass festival is held in the Cayucos Sea Glass Festival Pavilion on the beach at the base of the historic pier. This is a chance to shop and explore an extensive marketplace shimmering with the finest sea glass art, curios and collectibles. And when not shopping, guests can enjoy delicious local food and beverages and groove to great live music all weekend long.
After a day of fun, visitors can also enjoy a night of merriment at the Mermaid Ball, held 6pm – 10pm. This exciting evening will feature live music and dancing, photo-ops with live mermaids, a seafood chowder cook-off, and locally produced wine & artisan brews. Guests are encouraged to come in costume for the chance to be named the Sea Glass King & Queen of 2019.
Surrounding festival weekend, Cayucos by-the-Sea celebrates “Mermaids in March.” Sea glass pieces are affectionately known as mermaid tears, making mermaids an integral part of the festival. Throughout the entire month of March, visitors can stroll through town enjoying multi-media displays of mermaids ranging from stained glass and paper-mâché mermaids to metal and wooden mermaid sculptures. Each mermaid is created by a local business and is an individual artistic expression embodying the spirit of the Sea Glass Festival.
Other things to do while visiting Cayucos include sampling the Central Coast’s legendary wine at the many tasting rooms along the coast; and a short drive to the Hearst Castle, which is one of the most sought after tourist attractions in California. The castle is the former home of famous newspaper tycoon William Randolf Hearst and is nestled 23 miles north in the hills of San Simeon with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
The town of Cayucos is highlighted by numerous quaint shops and stores, as well as the Cass House – original home of Capt. James Cass, founder of Cayucos – and the large dolphin statue at the foot of the town’s historic pier. Below the pier, Cayucos beach offers soft sand for sunbathing, tide pools for exploring, and an invigorating (five-mile) walk along the water to Morro Bay and its iconic 500 ft-tall rock.
The Cayucos Sea Glass Festival opens 10 am-5 pm on Saturday, and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is $7 per person per day and $15 per person for Saturday preview shopping. Children 7 and under are free. Mermaid Ball Tickets are $25 and are available on event website at cayucosseaglass.com/pages/mermaid-ball
It’s honestly hard to believe that I’ve seen Alita: Battle Angel. After following the film’s production for what feels like the last ten or fifteen years, the adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s manga Battle Angel Alita, James Cameron (Avatar, The Terminator, Titanic) has finally brought the film to life with the help of director Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Sin City). Together, the two have brought the cyberpunk world of Alita vividly to life, creating a film that is both visually appealing and wickedly fun to watch. While not a flawless adaptation, Alita: Battle Angel is a great step forward for this potential franchise.
Set in 2563, three hundred years after an event only known as “The Fall”, a man named Dr. Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained) finds the dismembered body of a cyborg woman while scouting a junkyard in Iron City for parts. After rebuilding the cyborg, they come to find she has no memory of her previous life, or what she was built for. As Ito reintroduces her to the world, he gives her the name Alita. But as the divide between the last remaining flying city of Zalem and those left alive below in Iron City grows, Alita finds that there may be more to the world – – and her past – – then those around her are telling her. Determined to unlock her past, Alita sets off to figure out the truth that binds her to Zalem, and what that means for the future of the world.
When it comes to Alita: Battle Angel, it’s easy to see where audiences might get lost in the mythology-heavy world, but to the credit of screenwriters James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis, they handle a lot of the exposition in a way that is easily digestible, and never really drags the movie down. A lot of credit must also go to Robert Rodriguez, who keeps the film moving at a pretty quick pace, never stopping to pander to the audience, but instead hoping they’ll buy into the journey that he and his writers have set forward to tell. It’s always hard to balance talking down to the audience and not telling them enough, and Alita actually lands the balance fairly well.
However, while the world is great, many of the characters suffer from being underwritten, mostly there to drive the plot versus being real characters. In particular, Keean Johnson, who plays Alita’s love interest Hugo – – who, unfortunately, also feels woefully miscast – – never really does anything in the story of any interest. Every move his character makes feels like it’s directly done to drive the story, not to further the character, making for some seriously frustrating moments with him. Hugo just never feels like a full character, and unfortunately, that feels like it can be said about many of the other side characters in the film as well. While the story makes room for the world, it sadly puts a lot of character by the wayside in the process.
Thankfully though, Alita herself, who is played splendidly by Rosa Salazar, feels like a fully defined character that the audience can rally behind. It helps that Salazar is so fantastic in the role that you buy her immediately as Alita, and you feel for her as she tries to find her place in the world. There’s a real sense of wonder that she brings to the role that is palpable, making her engaging for the audience because we’ve all been in her shoes as we discover new things, as well as just how life seems to work. It’s a truly great performance that honestly saves the movie from careening off the tracks. If the audience doesn’t buy into Alita or her story, this movie would be dead in the water, but Salazar truly puts the movie on her shoulders and not only delivers a great performance but a truly memorable one as well. This is the kind of breakout performance that makes stars, and here’s hoping that Salazar gets more work from this, because she is a star on the rise.
But outside of the performances, Robert Rodriguez deserves all the creed in the world for bringing the world of Alita: Battle Angel so brilliantly to life. This film is a technical marvel, featuring some of the best motion capture on film with the work being done on Alita herself. It’s honestly truly breathtaking, and you can tell the team at WETA worked tirelessly to bring her to life. Not all the characters look nearly as great as Alita does, but across the board, the visual effects work truly is pretty stunning. Not only that, Rodriguez really makes the world feel real as well, and everything about it just pops. Post-apocalyptic worlds can feel like a dime a dozen, but this is one of the most unique feeling worlds we’ve seen on screen in some time. Everything about it feels lived in and tangible, and honestly, feels like a reflection of our current world if our society were to have a similar societal crumble. It’s easy to get lost just looking at the details of the world itself, and it’s amazing they’re able to make it work as well as they do.
If there’s one thing that really makes the movie work though it’s the action that Rodriguez brings to the table. Every action beat in Alita: Battle Angel feels fun, fresh, and visually stunning. Rodriguez brings some of his more punk rock filmmaking from his El Mariachi and Desperado days wildly to life through the lens of cyberpunk anime, delivering some action we’ve never quite seen before. In particular, the extended Motorball sequence in the film’s third act is almost so crazy that it feels like sensory overload, but at the same time, it’s never to the point that it feels too much. The line that he walks with the sequence is thin, but he makes that sequence pop like nothing you’ve seen before. That sequence alone is honestly worth the price of admission alone if you weren’t already excited to check out the film.
Alita: Battle Angel is a visually stunning piece of technical filmmaking that is also a ton of fun. While the film suffers in the character department, it doesn’t stop the action from coming fast and furious, making a truly great popcorn film for audiences. But it’s really Rosa Salazar as the titular Alita that shines, giving a performance that audiences will truly be wowed by. Honestly, there’s just so much to like about this film, and this world is so interesting, it would be a waste to only get one film. The film leaves left me wanting more of Alita and her adventures, so here’s hoping that the audiences deem Rodriguez and co. worthy of diving back into this world. This is a treat early in the year for film fans that they won’t want to miss.
From the Academy Award-winning team, directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and producer Peter Del Vecho and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad, and the music of Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019.
Disney After Dark is moving to Disney California Adventure with the recent announcement that Marvel will be taking over in a big way this summer at the Disneyland Resort. Suit up and join your favorite Marvel superheroes in Disney’s next after hours park experience.
The Disney Parks Blog dropped the news, letting every world know where to assemble for the biggest Marvel party in the universe that will feature action packed experiences such as character encounters, event themed food offerings, exclusive merchandise, and SHIELD level clearance to experience select attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission BREAKOUT!
Fans can choose to attend Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble during either Apr. 30 or May 1, 2019 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. each night. Fans are welcome to dress up in their favorite super hero attire and take part in the adventure.
Take a look at some of the exciting things happening on both nights:
Epic entertainment, including a rockin’ dance party and heroic show moments.
Encounters with admired Super Heroes.
Park-wide scavenger hunt to find hidden artifacts—helping to save mankind!
Immersive photo opportunities and gallant décor, as well as themed food, beverage and merchandise offerings.
Fun surprises to celebrate 80 years of comic art.
Unlimited digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event.
Tickets go on Sale February 19th to Disneyland Annual Passholders. The tickets will release to the general public on February 21st. You can purchase your tickets and learn the full details by clicking here.
The event comes shortly after Disney After Dark’s 90s Nite, which happens next month. Make sure to stay tuned, as we get closer to the big event!
The first TV spot for Disney’s upcominglive-action adaptation “Aladdin” is here and includes new, never-before-seen footage.
A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, “Aladdin” is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s “Aladdin.” The film stars Will Smith as the Genie; Mena Massoud as Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar; Navid Negahban as the Sultan; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia; Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders; and Numan Acar as Hakim.
“Aladdin” is produced by Dan Lin, p.g.a., and Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a., with Marc Platt and Kevin De La Noy serving as executive producers. Eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Oscar®-winning lyricists Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and includes two new songs written by Menken and Oscar and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Hop on a magic carpet and go see “Aladdin” in theaters nationwide on May 24, 2019!
Have you ever seen an elephant fly? For a limited time beginning in March, you will when you catch a special preview of scenes from Disney’s all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. Check out this special message from two of the stars of the film, Danny DeVito and Colin Farrell.
Guests sailing with Disney Cruise Line during the month of March will get to see the “Dumbo” sneak peek while aboard the ships. At Disneyland park, the preview of “Dumbo” will be presented at the Main Street Opera House in Town Square, while Disney’s Hollywood Studios will include this advance look at a portion of the film as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction.
From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.
Here’s a look at the latest trailer for Disney’s “Dumbo,” which flies into theaters on March 29, 2019.
This summer, Disney California Adventure park will come alive with a vibrant celebration inspired by Disney’s “The Lion King.”
Throughout the day, a traveling troupe of storytellers will arrive to celebrate “The Lion King” in story, song and dance, inviting everyone to join in. The fun continues with music, colorful craft activities and more, honoring the spirit of Africa.
The festive celebration of “The Lion King” will be presented for a limited time this summer at Disney California Adventure park. Stay tuned for more details in the weeks ahead.
From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Check out a brand-new sneak peek of Tim Burton’s live-action reimagining of “Dumbo.”
Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.
Directed by Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”) from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger (“Ophelia,” “Dream House”), and produced by Justin Springer (“TRON: Legacy”), Kruger, Katterli Frauenfelder (“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” “Big Eyes”) and Derek Frey (“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” “Frankenweenie”), “Dumbo” flies into theaters on March 29, 2019.
Come celebrate the Year of the Pig with Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood. Master Po from DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda” movie franchise warmly welcomes all to his home away from home to share his traditions with you.
The Universal Plaza has been transformed into Po’s Village for an immersive experience. There are plenty of activities, decorations, characters, and entertainment designed for all ages.
The Dragon Warrior trains you in the ways of kung fuLearn to draw a member of The Furious FiveEngage with Tigress and PoMeet and greet with Mr. Ping at his Noodle ShopTry to ask for his secret ingredientWrite a personal wish to be hung for luckThe set is dressed for your big close-upThe minions don traditionally inspired garmentsHello Kitty can’t wait to show off her new dressMegatron has been reprogrammed to speak MandarinCommemorate your visit with a keepsakeShirts, mugs, calendars, and pins mark the occasionAll this fun can work up an appetiteEven more speciality food itemsThese little piggies are made of cookiesAdventures with Po last throughout the year at the DreamWorks Theatre
Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood runs for a limited time February 2-18, 2019.
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