EDNA MODE ARRIVES AT PIXAR PIER AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – Just in time for the opening of “Incredibles 2” in theaters on June 15, celebrated designer Edna Mode is jetting over to greet guests at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort, as part of the first-ever Pixar Fest. The iconic super suit designer, from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and the upcoming “Incredibles 2,” will continue to grace guests with her presence at Pixar Pier, to celebrate the opening of this newly reimagined land. Guests will discover Edna’s role at the new Incredicoaster, too, beginning June 23, 2018. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
Make sure to bring your style game and leave your capes at home, as Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts will be getting a special visit from Incredibles and Incredibles 2 star, Edna Mode. The iconic fashionista will be making appearances at Magic Kingdom Park starting Memorial Day weekend for Walt Disney World’s “Incredible Summer” along with other Incredibles characters at the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo.
Edna will also be jetting over to Disney California Adventure to celebrate Pixar Fest and the release of Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2 on June 15th. She will be spending time with guests and will be the life of the party during the grand opening of Pixar Pier this summer.
Join in the epic battle to save The Oasis, as Warner Bros has revealed both the digital and Blu-Ray release dates for Stephen Spielberg’s blockbuster smash, Ready Player One. The announcement was made this Tuesday, with a digital release on July 3rd and special Blu-Ray, 4K Ultra HD/3D formats on July 24th.
Based off the best selling book by Ernest Cline, Ready Player One takes place in the not so distant future of 2045. The world has become harsh, resources have become scarce, and people have given up on reality, escaping to an immersive virtual universe called The Oasis. Created by a nerdy and eccentric techie named James Halliday (Mark Rylance), The Oasis is a place where anything is possible and where the setting for an epic quest begins.
Leaving behind his vast fortune and power to change the fate of The Oasis, only one can be worthy of winning the prize. Wade Watts, played by Tye Sheridan, will find himself in the midst of a thrilling, dangerous, and nostalgia-filled adventure that will have the very fate of his life and the entire Oasis in the balance.
Here’s a list of the full features list available on all formats for the film.
“Ready Player One”4K Ultra HD3DBlu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following special features:
Game Changer: Cracking the Code
Effects for a Brave New World
Level Up: Sound for the Future
High Score: Endgame
Ernie & Tye’s Excellent Adventure
The ’80’s: You’re The Inspiration
“Ready Player One” Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features:
The ’80’s: You’re The Inspiration
Best Buy has unveiled an exclusive steelbook for the film, featuring Wade Watt’s Oasis avatar, Parzival, and the crystal key. Target, Walmart, and Amazon are also featured retailers that are now accepting pre-orders for the set along with major digital outlets such as iTunes, Google, Vudu, and Movies Anywhere.
Ready Player One stars Tye Sheridan (“X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Mud”), Olivia Cooke (“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” TV’s “Bates Motel”) and Ben Mendelsohn (“Rogue One – A Star Wars Story,” TV’s “Bloodline”). The ensemble cast also includes Lena Waithe (TV’s “Master of None”), T.J. Miller (“Deadpool,” TV’s “Silicon Valley”), Philip Zhao, Win Morisaki, Hannah John-Kamen (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”), Simon Pegg (the “Star Trek” and “Mission: Impossible” movies) and Oscar® winner Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies,” “Dunkirk”).
Three-time Oscar® winner Spielberg* directed the film from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline. The film was produced by Donald De Line, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg and Dan Farah. Adam Somner, Daniel Lupi, Chris deFaria and Bruce Berman served as executive producers.
You can pre-order the film today and can read our full review of the film by clicking here.
After a successful opening weekend, HangTime is now open at Knott’s Berry Farm. Check out our exclusive ride through of the newest coaster to make some waves on the California Coast.
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Music for ride through provided by Incompetch.
You can check out our full opening weekend coverage by clicking here!
HangTime Basic Stats:
Height: 150 feet
Track Length: 2,189 feet
Capacity: 3 trains with 16 single passenger carrying units each
Maximum velocity 57 mph
Disneyland’s previously announced Mobile Food Service feature has just made its way to the official Disneyland App with 15 locations on board for launch. The service will be made available in both parks, with six different locations in Disneyland Park and nine locations in Disney California Adventure. The app feature allows you to select an arrival window, view menus, review annual passholder discounts, and create a custom meal that is made to order. The service will also allow users to select any available allergy-friendly offerings to help with certain dietary restrictions.
Here is a list of each location currently available for the new ordering service.
The red ribbon has been cut, ushering in a huge wave of excitement from coaster fans everywhere waiting to welcome and experience Knott’s Berry Farm’s long awaited drop coaster, HangTime. With Snoopy, live performances, plenty of food, and other surprises in store, the party kicked off the first official run of the record setting coaster in tubular fashion.
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Vice President and General Manager, Jon Storbeck, welcomed guests as they awaited the big moment. “It feels like just yesterday we just shared the news of the first and only dive coaster in California”, Storbeck cheered. The coaster spans over 150 feet, being a centerpiece of the Boardwalk area of the park. It boasts a 15 story hill lift with 96 degree vertical drop to start off. As the ride continues, guests will experience 5 gravity defying inversions along with unique lighting effects that are fully customizable and programmable.
The entire team at Knott’s voiced their pride for the new attraction, mentioning to SoCalThrills that from concept to completed project, it’s been a collaborative effort that couldn’t have gone more smoothly. We caught up with some of the creative leaders that helped bring HangTime off blueprints and into a reality in an exclusive sit down with Adam Sandy, Eric Nix, and Jeff Gahagan.
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In celebration of the coaster’s maiden surf, new shows and entertainment were announced for Knott’s summer season. The main event, called “Beach Blanket Beagle” is a musical dance party that is set to classic beachcomber tunes of the early 60s and 70s, fitting right in with the surfer theme of the attraction. The new show will be held in the Charles M. Schulz theater starting in June.
It was also revealed that the popular event, Ghost Town Alive, will return on May 26th with more interactive adventures that include guests in an epic quest for gold. To go along with the theme, a new stunt spectacular will be held at the Calico Mine Stage called, “Calico’s Mountain Jamboree”. The show’s story centers around the fierce rivalry between the Timber Mountain Loggers an the Calico Miners. There will be plenty of comedy in the show, as Storbeck made sure to touch upon.
As the summer kicks off, Soak City has also opened, allowing guests to visit the recently renovated and expanded water park for the rest of the season. Along with HangTime, Knott’s is in full swing and not showing any signs of slowing down. Check out some of the photos from the grand premiere event this week at Knott’s below!
Disney and PerBlue has announced the worldwide launch of Disney Heroes: Battle Mode – a new, action-packed, mobile role-playing game (RPG) bringing together Disney and Pixar characters in an all-new experience. Available NOW on the App Store® and Google Play™, Disney Heroes: Battle Mode is the first title released since the announcement that Disney is collaborating with leading mobile game developers, made earlier this year.
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Disney Heroes: Battle Mode invites players on a heroic quest where they’ll collect and battle fan-favorite characters from Disney•Pixar films including The Incredibles and Toy Story and beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wreck-It Ralph and Zootopia as well as Disney’sPirates of the Caribbean and more in exciting 5v5 match-ups across a corrupted digital city under attack from a deadly virus. Gamers can choose from 25 Disney and Pixar heroes, including Elastigirl, Ralph and Vanellope, Buzz Lightyear, Captain Jack Sparrow, Judy Hopps, WALL•E, Mike Wazowski and many more. Additional fan-favorite characters will be added to the game on a regular basis.
“We think RPG players and Disney fans alike will enjoy creating one-of-a-kind match-ups with their favorite characters in this unexpected story where worlds collide,” said Lisa Anderson, vice president, Games, Disney. “It’s been wonderful working alongside PerBlue’s talented team and we look forward to bringing players even more Disney Heroes: Battle Mode adventures in the future.”
Key Features Include:
Deep Bench of Characters: Collect & battle with 25 Disney and Pixar heroes with more coming.
Missions and Friend Campaigns: Team up unlikely Disney and Pixar characters to battle together to earn exclusive bonuses.
A New Digital Experience: Lead characters through the corrupted digital City that they’re charged with saving from an evil virus.
Unleash epic abilities and gear: Activate skills, equip gear, and level up characters to take more enemies.
“We’re super excited about bringing this game to the market. We look forward to growing Disney Heroes: Battle Mode for years to come by bringing great Disney and Pixar characters into the game while keeping it fully stocked with new features, content, and updates,” said Justin Beck, CEO, PerBlue. “Working with Disney has been a very rewarding experience and their long term thinking aligns well with PerBlue’s similar long term strategy.”
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Life can get hectic with work, school, traffic or kids. When this happens one must remember the importance of keeping the mind, body and soul in good form. To help keep my Zen in the right place, I love to visit Glen Ivy Hot Springs, a soothing sanctuary located in the majestic rolling hills of Corona, about 50 miles southeast of Pasadena.
The luxurious spa features natural spring mineral baths, a large therapeutic mud pit, 19 pools, Jacuzzi’s, saunas, fitness classes, and a host of traditional and exotic massages and body treatments. There is also a gourmet restaurant, quick stop café, gift shop and acres of lush gardens that inspire relaxation and inner peace.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs is an oasis in Corona, California
My recent getaway to Glen Ivy began when a friend and I checked-in at the front desk and were led to the Bath House, where we changed into swimsuits and plush Glen Ivy robes. The men’s and women’s Bath House features lockers, showers, toiletries, an indoor Roman Bath, Jacuzzis, a steam room and lounge areas with TVs. The women’s area has an indoor pool.
After changing we headed for a soak in the historic mineral baths. First used by local Native Americans, the naturally flowing waters from Coldwater Canyon in the Temescal Valley have been a source of relaxation for hundreds of years. Rich with minerals, the sulfurous hot water comes up from the ground into a series of tubs, where guests soak in 104-degree pleasure. The minerals in the water are absorbed through the skin, while the heat soothes the muscles.
Nothing like a glass of wine in between mineral baths, mud treatments and massages
After 20 rejuvenating minutes in the mineral baths we ventured to Club Mud, a unique outdoor mud pit where a mountain of red clay rises in the middle of a large warm pool. Here we meticulously covered our bodies and face in mud and then sat in a cave-like drying chamber with other guests as the substance dried and caked on our skin. Once the mud dried, we stepped into an outdoor shower and washed it all off with Glen Ivy’s lavender-scented body cleansing gel.
Since ancient times, red clay has been used as a purifying agent for the skin. Glen Ivy says the mud draws impurities from the pores, while releasing waste and dead skin cells and tightening and revitalizing the skin. All I know is that when I left Club Mud, my skin felt clean and very soft.
Our next stop was lunch at The Ivy Kitchen, the resort’s signature restaurant. Blending market freshness with stylish dining, the eatery offers tasty and healthy sandwiches, wraps, burgers, soups, salads and more. While dining on a serene patio surrounded by trees and the sound of trickling water, I enjoyed an seared rare Ahi tuna burger with wasabi and sesame soy aioli and cucumber Asian slaw on a toasted brioche bun. My friend had a Greek chicken lavash wrap with herb-marinated chicken breast, Kalamata olives, organic greens, red onion, cucumber, tomato, grilled artichoke hearts and yogurt spread.
A seared ahi burger and carrot & ginger soup are a sampling of The Ivy Kitchen’s menu
After lunch we grabbed a couple bloody Mary’s from Lounge 1860, the hip pool side bar, and then relaxed by the water, with an incredible view of the Santa Ana Mountains towering above. Next, my friend headed to her massage and I tried the hot and cold cycle pools.
With numerous pools and mineral baths, Glen Ivy is a perfect place to relax and revive
Hot and cold hydrotherapy pools are a quick-fire health boost. Experts say that switching between these hot and cold plunge pools will charge your immune system, flush out toxins, reboot circulation, and wake you up and calm you down.
While I was jumping between the hot and cold pools, my friend was experiencing the Warm Stone Ritual Massage. This soothing and detoxifying treatment uses heated basalt stones and therapeutic essential oils to massage your body. It relieves muscle tension and boosts metabolism.
Another soothing massage takes place on Glen Ivy’s new quartz table. Based on the Ancient Greek concept of psammotherapy, the warm quartz sand ergonomically positions the body, offering extreme relaxing effects to the body and soul. The deep, dry heat of quartz sand will aid in reaching maximum relaxation while alleviating muscle and joint pain.
General admission to the resort, also called “Taking of the Waters,” is $50 (Monday – Friday)
$70 (Saturday – Sunday; holidays). This includes access to Glen Ivy’s gardens, lounge areas, pools and mineral baths, a hot and cold plunge, saline pool, and lap pool, in addition to Club Mud, saunas, steam rooms, showers, and fitness and wellness classes. Individual body treatments and massages are extra.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs is located at 25000 Glen Ivy Rd. Corona, Ca. 92883. Current hours: daily 9am – 6 pm Sunday-Wednesday, and 9am – 9pm Thursday-Saturday For more information on treatments, current specials and appointments, call 888.453.6489 or visit: www.glenivy.com
Debuting earlier this week, Flo’s V8 Cafe in Cars Land has a brand new menu that creates a more contemporary feel with comfort food, diner favorites, and more choices for the whole family. The food will be split up into quick and sit down options. After years of Guests asking if Flo serves burgers, the chefs can finally share their specialty burger called the Ka-Cheeseburger. The burger boasts a 1/3 pound angus beef patty on a classic seasame seed bun. Served with cheddar cheese, thousand island, and caramelized onions, it’s the feature fare for anyone who needs a quick refuel.
If you aren’t racing in just for a burger, Ramone will have his own Low and Slow Club Sandwich featuring turkey breast, crisp bacon, avacado-bacon may, lettuce, and tomato on toasted white bread. Just like a classic diner, there will also be a tuna sandwich dubbed the Fin-tastic Tuna Sandwich that will feature albacore tuna salad, lettuce, and tomato on toasted wheat. These will also be on the “Pit Stop Classics” menu.
The cafe will be serving up other offerings on their “Drive In Dishes” menu, with Flo’s Famous Fried Chicken, Cobb de Ville Salad, and Fillmore’s Pot Pie. Checkered Flag Chicken Noodle Soup will be available as well along with mystery Blue Plate Specials. These specials will be subject to availability and aren’t listed on the menu, providing a variety of fun food offerings that will keep you coming back for more.
The little racers out there will have a kids menu as well through a series of child friendly offerings like the Micro Burger, Chicken Fenders, Mack’s Mac and Cheese, as well as the Taillight Turkey Slider. Each item will come with fresh fruit, baby carrots, and choice of low-fat milk or small bottle of water.
For dessert, the famous Flo’s Classic Shakes will be here to stay. The flavors have not changed, with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry being offered with “Road Gravel” topping (cookies and cream crumbles). The milkshakes will be joined by a rotational dessert, kicking off with strawberry pie.
For the adults out there, draft beer and wine options will still be made available that include Victory Prima Pilsner and Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA as well as Kendall-Jackson VR Chardonnay, Coppola Rosso & Bianco, and Red Sangria. The menu is available right now in the heart of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure!
You can learn more by visiting Disneyland’s official site!
Halloween Time fun is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Disneyland has extended their seasonal offerings, casting their magic spell across both parks. Running from September 7th to October 31st, the entire resort will transform with special themed attractions, food offerings, shows, and limited time events.
Oogie Boogie will be taking over Disney California Adventure
Mickey’s Halloween Party will be hosted 15 nights out of the season, starting on September 19th. Tickets go on sale June 5th for Disneyland Annual Passholders, Disney Rewards Card Visa Holders, and Disney Vacation Club Members. The general public will be able to purchase their tickets on June 12th.
Both parks will have special overlays and decorations, featuring Halloween exclusive favorites such as Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy in Disneyland Park. Guardians of the Galaxy Monsters After Dark will return in Disney California Adventure along with Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.
Guardians of the Galaxy- Monsters After Dark returns for a second year at Disney California Adventure
After nine seasons on the air, ABC prepares to say goodbye to The Middle with a two part series finale next week. The episode will be titled, “A Heck of a Ride” and will air next Tuesday, May 22nd, at 8:30 EDT. The show will also be available for online streaming and ABC On Demand.
The series, which stars Everybody Loves Raymond alum, Patricia Heaton, follows the Heck family in a quirky, dysfunctional suburban home in the Midwest. Her son, Axl, plans to leave the family and move to Denver for a new job, marking the end of an era. ABC described the episode as hilarious and heartfelt.
Dancing with the Stars has also entered the last stage of competition, with a big winner being announced. With three couples remaining, competition is fierce. Each couple will be performing two dances along with a reunion of all ten athletes for a final dance. The winner will be determined based off a ‘Last Chance” live voting system in combination with last week’s viewer votes.
Dancing with the Stars kicks off on Monday, May 21st 8-9PM EDT.
The wait is finally over for the details on the next Star Wars Celebration, as it was announced this Wednesday to be coming to our galaxy in 2019. Revealed on the weekly YouTube special, The Star Wars Show, Star Wars Celebration 2019 will be in Chicago at McCormick Place from April 11-April 15th. Tickets will go on sale on June 15th at noon CST.
The very first convention, Star Wars Celebration I, kicked off in 1999 to celebrate the release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Since then, Celebration has been hosted worldwide to honor big Star Wars landmarks and anniversaries that include new films, shows, and changes across the franchise. Big reveals and surprise visits, like John William’s concert last year, are examples of some of the exclusive offerings fans get to take part in. Celebration 2019 will be the first time Chicago has hosted the convention, marking the 20th anniversary of the event.
Conductor, John Williams, in a surprise concert during Star Wars Celebration Orlando in 2017.
Stay tuned for more details and make sure to follow http://www.starwarscelebration.com/ for all the latest information on the official Star Wars convention.
Splash into the summer season at Knott’s Soak City Waterpark as it opens its gates beginning Saturday, May 19. Orange County’s largest outdoor water park is the perfect family destination to cool off during the hot summer days with over 15-acres of aqua-tastic fun.
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In 2017, Knott’s Soak City expanded the water park to offer even more fun in the sun including a fully remodeled Longboard’s Grill restaurant, additional seating areas, and new spacious cabanas, plus two new water slide towers – Shore Break and The Wedge. Shore Break towers over seven stories high and features six different thrilling water slide experiences.
Four of the slides include Aqua-Launch chambers where guests wait anxiously as the floor drops out from underneath their feet sending them on high speed free fall down a 60 foot tall slide. Additionally, Shore Break offers two dueling tube slides which will have riders zipping through drops and turns. The newest family raft ride, the Wedge, takes up to six riders on an open-raft trip navigating through twists, turns and unexpected drops for some spills and thrills. Guests can look forward to another unforgettable summer season running through September 9th at Knott’s Soak City Waterpark.
Knott’s Soak City opens select dates May 19 through September 9, 2018
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