Universal Studios Hollywood channels its inner Master Shifu from DreamWorks Animations hit film, Kung Fu Panda, with today’s gift announcing Friday, June 15 as the official grand opening date of its all-new DreamWorks Theatre featuring the premier attraction, “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest.”
Inspired by the global blockbuster franchise, the attraction will take guests on a thrilling journey that fuses captivating storytelling with state-of-the art visual effects for a highly engaging experience.
Created and produced by DreamWorks Animation and Universal Creative, “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest” recounts a plot filled story whereby on the morning of The Emperor’s Great Feast of Heroes, dragon warrior Po embarks on a wild and perilous mission to deliver the rare and precious Liquid of Limitless Power to the Palace, while enlisting guests to join him on the exciting adventure filled with raging rapids, river pirates, awesome magic and Kung Fu.
With cutting-edge technology at the forefront of the multi-sensory attraction, “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest” will introduce the first-ever integration of interior projection mapping designed to engulf guests in 180 degrees of immersive adventure. Developed by the innovative team at Universal Creative, this never-before-adapted technique will depict a series of immersive and visually dynamic scenic designs that will transform within the interior space and enhance the story. With detailing that is so precise, it will be near impossible to realize the projected imagery is a mere illusion.
Coupled with seven Christie 4K Boxer Cinema Projectors and 360 degree surround sound audio, sweeping physical effects from water to wind will empower guests to feel more like participants than spectators in the adrenaline-spiked adventure.
Featuring an original score by composer Germaine Franco, the storyline begins as guests enter the pre-show area of the theatre where they meet an array of DreamWorks characters who kick-off the attraction’s narrative. From there, guests will enter the main theatre, complete with new ultra-plush, fully articulated seats that pivot and swivel in tandem with the 180-degree action.
The newly constructed building that houses the DreamWorks Theatre is inspired by Mission revival architecture and harkens back to the Golden Age of Hollywood’s Art Deco period of the 1920s, including a box office ticket seller booth, reminiscent of the time period and staffed by a three-dimensional usher asleep on the job.
As guests navigate past the ticket booth, through the flourishing outdoor garden and into the theatre queue, they will encounter a series of 36 movie posters that pay homage to DreamWorks Animation films. Within the lobby, a selection of over 20 award statuettes will be on display, representing a sampling of the Golden Globe, Emmy, People’s Choice, Critic’s Choice, National Board of Review and Annie awards DreamWorks Animation has amassed from 2008 to 2015. A collection of original sculpted maquettes of the “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest” characters will also be on display along with artifacts embodying magical powers that Po brought back from the Spirit Realm.
Prepare your crisp high fives everyone, Wade Wilson is back in a new trailer for his highly anticipated sequel, Deadpool 2. With the epic success of the 2016 film, fans have been eagerly waiting for the sequel, following the masked assassin in his quest for laughs, blood, and chimichangas.
Tickets are also now available, so rush out and grab your seat before they sell out. For those that want an extra kick, select locations will be hosting a double feature opening night event. Check your local movie house to see who is participating in your area. A few venues that are participating include AMC Theaters, Regal Cinemas, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas.
As an added bonus, AMC viewers will receive a mini collectible for seeing the film in one of AMC’s premium formats while supplies last. You can get your double feature tickets by clicking here!
We are at the final countdown to Marvel Studios latest release, Avengers: Infinity War, and to celebrate, the studio has released a special featurette looking at the legacy and growth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It is still hard to believe that ten years have passed since Robert Downey Jr. gave his first performance as Tony Stark, leading us down the path of one of the most successful and popular film series franchises of all time. From Iron Man to Black Panther, the MCU does not show any signs of slowing down. Yet, some big shakeups are coming that may rock the very core of the universe we have all gotten to know so well. With contracts ending and actors announcing their swan songs within the franchise, it’s hard to guess what comes next.
Take a look at some of the exciting behind the scenes images on set for the film, following MCU actors Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson in their creative process leading up to Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow’s return to the big screen.
The epic battle against Thanos begins on April 27th. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, there may still be some seats available. Check out our screening event guide to see if there are still any local options near you.
Stay tuned for our continued coverage of Avengers: Infinity War!
A new app is coming your way for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts this summer. Called Disney Play, the app will allow guests to “play in the parks like never before” that will feature an immersive experience featuring various activities with the surrounding environment. The thought behind the app is to make the most of your Disney Parks experience, turning wait time into “play time”. The app will be free to download, launching later this summer.
An official release date as well as other details have not yet been revealed. From what has been reported, it does not appear the app will replace the current Disneyland App or My Disney Experience App in Florida. This app will be an additional add on that can be used while in the parks.
More information will be coming leading up to the apps launch, so stay tuned!
The party has just begun now that Pixar Fest is underway at the Disneyland Resort. From food, to shows, to an exclusive first look at Pixar Pier, there is a lot of ground to cover when you enter the park gates. SoCalThrills had a chance to check out the start of it all this past weekend and so far, it’s a big hit with the crowds and guests coming in to take part in the celebration.
Both entrances are decked out in special displays featuring Toy Story, Inside Out, and The Incredibles. As you enter, banners in red, yellow, and blue can be found everywhere.
The decorations are just as big for Pixar Fest as some of the major holidays, such as Memorial Day or 4th of July. Unlike some of the past summer events, such as Monstrous Summer and Summer of Heroes, Pixar Fest has impacted the entire resort, as all three hotels and both parks are pulling out all the stops to bring in the experience.
One of the biggest draws is Tomorrowland’s Alien Pizza Planet, which has taken over Pizza Port until this fall. The green aliens have brought in new food offerings, decorations, and their own flare. It’s a fun twist that is worth a quick look. We also recommend trying the new Green Alien Macaron, which is a tasty option for anyone needing a sweet boost to their day at the parks.
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Food is definitely a huge draw, especially since the main feature of Pixar Fest, Pixar Pier, will not be open until later this summer. Almost every location is participating, and if you had a chance to look at our foods preview, there are plenty of options to keep you busy and full. For the first weekend, we focused in on a few snacks, as both parks have a large assortment of churros and sweets available.
One of the featured churros is the Carrot Cake Churro, which can be found in New Orleans Square.Care for a Ellie Pin Cake Pop?
If you would like to grab a drink and some popcorn, Monsters Inc. has taken center stage with Mike and Sully themed souvenir paired sipper cups and buckets. They are great as a pair, and are available in both parks.
They will be joined soon by an AP exclusive popcorn bucket featuring Toy Story’s green aliens.
You can check out the full list of treats and food options by clicking here!
While we wait for Pixar Pier, entertainment is back in action with a new fireworks show and two familiar faces in the parade scene. Pixar Play Parade has kicked off across the way in Disneyland for the first time, and the large crowds indicate that guests are just as excited to see it on Disneyland side as when the parade stepped off in Disney California Adventure. There is a new introduction with Buzz and Woody, along with three new floats that include Luxo Jr, Joy and Sadness from Inside Out, as well as our adventurous pals from Up.
The new floats are mixed in with the traditional set, featuring characters from Toy Story, The Incredibles, A Bug’s Life, Monsters University, and Finding Nemo.
Paint the Night will be shining bright in Disney California Adventure along with a new fireworks show in Disneyland. SoCalThrills will be covering the shows in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for images and video! In the meantime, check out the sneak peek of Pixar Pier that is featured in the recently reopened Blue Sky Cellar. You can see concept art as well as a full model of the pier.
A workable demonstration for the Incredicoaster will also give you the chance to run an attractions control console. If you ever wanted to feel like you are operating an attraction, this is your chance to take the reigns and man the console!
Merchandise is also out in full force. There will be exclusive pins, shirts, and bubble makers that will allow you to take the celebration home. The assortment is quite large, and there is definitely an item or two worth a second look. Here’s to hoping some of the other previously Pixar themed merchandise will also be restocked, such as the Oozma Kappa baseball cap to go along with the Monsters U cap currently found at the resort.
These are just a few of the images taken. A full gallery is below, featuring merchandise, decorations, food, and a closer look at the work on Pixar Pier. More Pixar Fest Coverage is to come, so stay tuned!
I didn’t drive to Santa Maria with the Radisson Hotel in mind. I went to see unique Californian sand dunes, to eat at a historic steakhouse and to sample local wine. But after checking into a room located a few yards from a runway full of small airplanes, the hotel became a surprising highlight.
When not watching planes take-off and land from my room (I couldn’t hear them because the hotel is well insulated), my friend and I were busy exploring Santa Maria Valley’s more popular attractions. One of our favorite discoveries was the legendary Guadalupe-Nipomo Sand Dunes (www.dunescenter.org), home to 19 miles of the largest, most bio-diverse coastal dune-lagoon ecosystem on earth.
To make the most of our visit, we started at the Dunes Center in the city of Guadalupe. Here, inside a beautifully restored craftsman house / visitor’s center, we joined an expert guide, who led a group of us on a hike into the 22,000-acre park.
During the tour, the guide showed us the spot where the silent movie classic “The Ten Commandments” was filmed in 1923. Today the remains of the movie set are eerily buried in fluffy sand hills, with only a few artifacts visible. The dunes were also featured in the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean III,” which starred Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack Sparrow.
Our next stop was Oso Flaco Lake. The tour of this area begins with a walk through a riparian forest teeming with Arroyo willow, cottonwoods, ox tongue and twinberry, as well as poisonous hemlock, stinging needles and poison oak. While investigating the plants, we saw pack rat nests built in trees and ran into a few cute raccoons looking for scraps.
The lake has been called Oso Flaco, meaning “skinny bear,” ever since 1769 when Gaspar de Portola’s expedition passed through. The reason for this is attributed to a fateful meal shared by the explorers. The group saw, shot and subsequently ate a skinny bear they had seen on the shores of the lake. By the next day, several of the men had died.
At the banks of the natural, fresh water lake we stepped onto a serene wooden footbridge leading to the ocean. While on the bridge we saw ducks, swallows, American coots, cormorants and herons. We also saw large footprints in the sand left by roaming bobcats.
After touring the Dunes, we drove to the nearby town of Orcutt for an unforgettable dinner at Far Western Tavern (www.farwesterntavern.com), a 50 year-old local establishment known for juicy steaks and fresh seafood. The restaurant serves contemporary California ranch cuisine inspired by local traditions. It is recognized as a landmark of Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a renowned regional fare rooted in native ingredients and methods that were first popularized by 19th century rancheros.
The Far Western Tavern was established in 1958 by the Maretti family. Originally located in the historic Palace Hotel building in the town of Guadalupe, the Far Western Tavern quickly became a hometown favorite, attracting locals and visitors alike with its legendary fare and welcoming ambiance. Today the restaurant has its home in a beautiful building in Old Town Orcutt.
Our Far Western dinner began with a Tumbleweed Shrimp appetizer with crispy pastry threads and lemon aioli, and a house salad. For main courses I went with the restaurant’s signature Bull’s Eye, a deliciously tender, boneless rib eye steak, with generous marbling. My friend enjoyed a half-rack of succulent baby back ribs, with citrus and sherry wine glaze. On the side we added a side of Mac N’ Cheese Relleno, with roasted pasilla, three cheeses and guajillo sauce.
In the morning, we watched planes come and go from our room and then went wine tasting at Riverbench Vineyard and Winery (www.riverbench.com), located along Foxen Canyon Rd, in the heart of Santa Maria Valley wine country. Specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the 300-acre winery features a unique tasting room located inside an historic 1920s Craftsman house.
Riverbench Vineyard was established in 1973, when the first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the bank of the Sisquoc River, known as the Santa Maria Bench. Since then, some of the most renowned wineries have purchased Riverbench fruit for their wines.
Looks like Disney Parks fans and Goofy will have a reason to be excited this summer, as Pixar Fest is coming to the hotels of the Disneyland Resort! The Disney Parks Blog just announced that all three resort hotels will have some special additions in the works to join in the Pixar fun. Take a look at the full list of options below to see what’s coming!
Pixar Themed Movie Nights – For those who don’t know. Many who stay at the resort get the ability to view free movie screenings of some of their favorite Disney classics. This also includes seasonal and holiday themed features. For Pixar Fest, the screenings will have a Pixar theme, with films like Toy Story and Inside Out. Right before the film begins, viewers will get a chance to win special prizes through Pixar themed trivia.
Pixar Fest Room Packages-Vacation Planning will be offering some special Pixar themed room amenities and goodies. Check out what they have to offer by clicking here!
Pixar Shorts Featured in Resort Hotels-Each hotel has a special viewing area for children while they enjoy the hotel. The playlist will be changed from classic Disney shorts to Pixar Shorts, which can also be viewed in the new 3D film festival featured in Disney California Adventure. You can learn more about the slate of shorts to be featured by clicking here.
Pixar Summer Pool Parties-Debuting Memorial Day weekend, the resort pools will be hosting special Pixar themed pool parties. There will be games, special themed activities, and a new playlist to help set the mood and get you pumped for your adventure in the parks. There will also be both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks that will be sold at the various pool bar locations. Adults can find Finding Nemo themed drinks soon, such as “Forget Me Not” and “Lucky Fin”.
Pixar Photo Frame Props-For Pixar Fest, special oversized frames will be available for photo ops in all three resort hotels. When you check in, feel free to ask the front desk on where you can get your photo taken to help commemorate your time celebrating Pixar Fest.
Later this summer, the hotels will also be receiving new food offerings and character dining experiences. You can check out all the latest details by clicking the link below!
Pixar Fest has officially kicked off and will here until September 3rd. Stay tuned, as SoCalThrills’ Pixar Fest Opening Weekend Preview is coming soon!
Alden Ehrenreich is Han Solo in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY.
Lucasfilm provided a fresh look at the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story this past weekend, giving fans a little more to go on leading into next month’s release. The key factor in this short ad is the growing companionship between Han and Chewie as well as another look into Han’s legendary win over Lando to earn the rights to the Millennium Falcon.
Though the last trailer released brought us to the card table, we finally get to see Sabacc in action. Han is holding his cards, getting an expert opinion from Chewie on whether or not he has a good hand. Though we know who ends up the winner, it’s going to be exciting to see what else is in store for Han and Chewie throughout the rest of their adventure.
Prepare for more Star Wars fans, as Solo’s ad campaign has most likely just begun. Keep an eye out, as there may be more hints in the coming weeks!
Solo: A Star Wars Story opens in U.S. theaters on May 25.
Pixar fans rejoice as Pixar Fest kicks off today at the Disneyland Resort, filled with entertainment, limited time magic, and plenty of food. Disney is going all out with this event, including a huge assortment of foods that can be purchased resort wide. No matter where you go, there is bound to be a tasty treat waiting around the corner.
Check out some of the great food coming your way during Pixar Fest below!
Disneyland Park Offerings
Main Street will be your first stop, with Up inspired items that include a really cool sounding “Frozen Grape Soda slushy”. There will also be donuts that will be decorated with Carl’s balloons and Russell’s Wilderness Explorer Sash. You can find these item at the Main Street Coffee Cart. Gibson Girl Ice Cream will host a salted caramel butter peacan sundae that will have salted caramel sauce, whipped cream, and candied pecans. If you love caramel, this will definitely hit the sweet spot.
Plaza Inn will join the fun with pieces of “Pixar Lemon-Raspberry Cake”. The cake will give you a sweet fix with layers of lemon, blue vanilla, and red velvet sponge cakes with raspberry puree and cream cheese frosting. This will be finished off with a chocolate half dome topping featuring the Luxo Ball that we all know and love. Pacific Wharf Cafe and Paradise Garden Grill will also have the cake if you venture over to Disney California Adventure to catch Paint the Night!
Mary Poppins’ Jolly Holiday will also have chocolate hazelnut pastries and eclairs, all with decorative pieces honoring both Carl and Russell. Coke Corner will have a new hot dog, featuring pastrami, sauerkraut, special sauce, pickle spear, and chives.
Carnation will stick with the Up theme as well, featuring Carl’s fried bologna sandwiches. There will also be a pork chop dinner that will be served on a classic “TV Tray” that includes spiced apple pork chop, peas and carrots, corn muffin, mashed potatoes, and a super chocolately molten lava cake.
Woody will be setting up station in Frontierland, as a new funnel cake will be available at the Stage Door Cafe. The funnel cake is topped with plenty of blueberries, strawberries, chocolate cookie crumbles, white chocolate, crème anglaise, and gold dusted whipped cream. Buttercup from Toy Story 3 will also get his own funnel cake over at Hungry Bear. The dessert will have total strawberry as it features strawberry cherry topping, strawberry butter, and streusel with a spice syrup drizzle.
Coco will make its home at Rancho Del Zocalo with a special Al Pastor Huarache. It will come with refried beans, al pastor-marinated pork, pineapple slaw, pasilla pepper crema, Mexican crema, and queso fresco. The dish will come with pickled carrots to share with your favorite spirit guardian as well as a friend serrano chili. Dessert will feature a Mexican Chocolate Pot de Crème.
Transitioning to New Orlean’s Square, Cafe Orleans will host a three course meal honoring Pixar’s Ratatouille. The first course will come with unique cheese flight that has three specialty cheeses, dried fruit, and honeycomb. The second course will be Remy’s “Shrimp Ratatouille Byaldi” which will be layered with roasted zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and fresh tomato. For dessert, berry stuffed beignets a la Mode will be served along with a a sweet brie drizzle and mascarpone. If you are looking for a quick fix, the Royal Street Veranda, you’ll find a delicious Potato-Leek Soup.
Venturing over into Tomorrowland, the Alien Pizza Planet is sure to be a big hit. As previously teased, two new pizzas will be on the menu that include a cheeseburger pizza along with the green alien specialty pizza from their home planet. You can read all about those and be tempted to grab a slice by clicking here.
Pizza won’t be the only thing these little guys will be serving up, as there will be three types of salad. You can grab a chicken caesar salad, antipasto salad, and edamame noodle salad.
If you would like to take a look at the pasta, there will be a pesto pasta option, featuring gemelli pasta tossed in a spinach and miso pesto with smoky bacon, sweet peas, and Parmesan. The dishes can also come with a side salad or bread sticks. For dessert, two slushy drinks will be available that include strawberry and sour apple. They can be paired with a special Pixar themed macaron or blackberry lime parfait.
Last but not least, churros can be found all over Disneyland, take a look at the full list of locations by visiting the Disney Parks blog feature!
Disney California Adventure Park Offerings
For those venturing over to the other side of the resort, there will be themed treats and surprises. In Hollywood Land, Schmoozies will be serving up some “monstrously” good eats featuring the characters from Monsters, Inc. These offerings will include whoopie pies, marshmallow filled donuts, as well as a mint chip shake.
Award Wieners will be serving up some funnel cake fries topped with fruity cereal and whipped cream. If you rather stick to something on the main menu, a new pulled pork dog will be available, topped with plenty of pulled pork, spicy teriyaki sauce, and fresh pineapple salsa.
The dogs don’t stop there, as you make your way to Corn Dog Castle. The new “Incredible” spicy corn dog will feature a meld of two different sausages (hot link and Cajun chicken) that will have a pepper jack cheese infusion. This “hot” addition will be served with a blackberry-serrano chile sauce with choice of chips or apples. Just in time for this summer’s release of Pixar’s Incredibles 2.
For you bread fans, a Mike Wazowski shaped sourdough will be available at Fairfax Market and Boudin’s. Lucky Noodle will be joining in the fun, serving up a “Chilled Noodle Salad”. This treat will have chilled iridescent noodles come with herbaceous preserved plants, sweet and spicy vinaigrette, crushed and toasted peanuts, mint, Thai basil, shredded daikon, and carrots. If you would like a sweet ending to that meal, Cocina Cucamonga will have a tres leches parfait. It will have layers of vanilla cake, sweet caramel cream, and rum. Though, one place not to forget is Cars Land. Race on over to the Cozy Cone for special churros. They are inspired and themed around the racers from the latest picture, Cars 3. You can choose from three colored sugars (Red- Lightning McQueen, Blue- Jackson Storm, Yellow- Cruz Ramirez. A “Champions Corn Cup” will also be available that will have fresh corn, flavored mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili-lime spice, and lime.
If you want a little more kick, a habanero meatball cone will be waiting in the pits. The cone will have turkey meatballs in a habanero derby sauce with a cheese crisp and spiral pasta “smoke stacks.” If you make your way over to your local ice cream cone, you can add road gravel to your soft serve that will give it a nice cookie crunch.
When you are done there, you can go pay your respects to Bugs Land and their iced specialty churro. Just a reminder, The Bug’s Land Churro Cart is one of the most popular churro locations in the resort. This churro is a must try with drizzles of donut icing and cocoa cereal.
While you are waiting for Pixar Pier to open, Paradise Garden Grill will be keeping your appetites in feast mode with Coco inspired offerings. There will be Yucatan-Inspired Vaporcitos – chicken tamales steamed in banana leaves with ranchero salsa, golden rice, and black beans. A personal favorite, Chicken Mole, will be made available that features a verde sauce, golden rice, black beans, and corn tortillas.
There will also be Tortitas de Papa con Queso (crispy potato cakes with Oaxaca Cheese, ranchero salsa, golden rice, and pickled onion salad), Tacos de Estilo Callejero (trio of sirloin beef tacos with pickled vegetables, golden rice, and black beans), and Ensalada de Frutas (jicama, watermelon, cucumber, pineapple, and mango with chili-lime salt and chamoy). All plenty of tasty options that are filled with flavor.
To wrap things up in Disney California Adventure, the location will have their own tres leches parfait tiat will feature Dante from Coco. The dessert will be served with rum, vanilla bean Chantilly, and dulce de leche. For drinks, tehre will be a special Agua de Jamaica Slush and traditional Mexican hot chocolate.
As you can see, there will be plenty of foods to taste, sample, and buy over and over throughout the event. Pixar Fest will be running this weekend through September 3rd.
As promised, Pixar released their latest trailer for Incredibles 2 Friday morning, providing extended scenes from the teaser, as well as a first look at the film’s new villain. Helen and Bob have their work cut out for them, as Elastagirl is asked to help change the current image of Supers and usher in a new era of heroes. Bob, who wants to jump back out into the fray, is asked to stay home and take care of the family. Though this is not new information, we were given a few more clues leading into the June release.
Elastagirl’s campaign, though admirable, appears to be illegal, as the current laws banning Supers are still in effect. All the while, a mysterious figure appears, putting the entire world at risk. Bob steps in and suits up as Mr. Incredible, bringing in Frozone to help counter the new threat. Jack-Jack also is a primary focus, as his powers seem to be vast and constantly changing. There will be plenty to see when the film busts into theaters this June!
For those who can’t wait until the summer to see The Incredibles back in action, Disney Parks will be hosting a special preview in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure. This announcement is part of a new tradition Disney Parks has created to celebrate the release of new and upcoming studio projects such as Coco, A Wrinkle in Time, and Moana.
Guests can stop by the Walt Disney Presents theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well as Sunset Showcase Theater in Disney California Adventure. The super packed sneak peak will begin on May 18. A new poster was also released this week ahead of the trailer, which can be viewed here.
Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 releases on June 15th.
Prepare for the return of the supers, as Pixar’s Incredibles 2 unveils a new poster ahead of a new trailer announcement. Teased to be released tomorrow, this will be another up close look at Brad Bird’s latest installment of the franchise, following right where we left off in 2004.
The film will follow Helen (Holly Hunter), in her campaign to bring the Supers back, while Bob (Craig T. Nelson) and the rest of the family are left to navigate family life and discovery of Jack Jack’s new powers. All their plans will be derailed as a new villain breaks into the scene, putting their entire world in jeopardy.
Take a look for yourself below! Are you excited for more Incredibles? The film will bring back the original voice cast of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Vowell, and many more.
Ashley Eckstein, the founder of the popular clothing brand, Her Universe, and voice of the Star Wars’ character, Ahsoka Tano, is coming to Southern California this summer to celebrate her new book, It’s Your Universe, You Have the Power to Make it Happen! Releasing in bookstores nationwide on May 8th, Eckstein’s novel is a biography and inspirational guide that follows her path from humble beginnings to becoming the voice of one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars universe. The book also goes over the founding of Her Universe and Eckstein’s work as a champion for equality in the world of fandom and fashion.
Eckstein will be joined by book illustrator Ashley Taylor in addition to husband and Angels Baseball legend, David Eckstein, at select events. The full scoop on the nationwide tour can also be found here!
Wednesday, May 16th
Mysterious Galaxy Book Store
5943 Balboa Ave. Suite 100, San Diego, CA 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM PST
Joined by Ashley Taylor
Thursday, May 17th
Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA
Book signing during the game 7:07 PM PST
Joined by David Eckstein
Friday, May 25th
Disneyland, Anaheim, CA Downtown Disney,
WonderGround Gallery 6:00 PM-8:00 PM PST
Joined by Ashley Taylor
Friday, June 15th
Hot Topic Store
Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA 2:00 PM-4:00 PM PST
Joined by Ashley Taylor
Don’t miss your chance to meet, chat with, and get your signed copy from the legend herself! The book is already available for pre-order, and can be found through Disney Books.
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Though, one place not to forget is Cars Land. Race on over to the Cozy Cone for special churros. They are inspired and themed around the racers from the latest picture, Cars 3. You can choose from three colored sugars (Red- Lightning McQueen, Blue- Jackson Storm, Yellow- Cruz Ramirez. A “Champions Corn Cup” will also be available that will have fresh corn, flavored mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili-lime spice, and lime.
