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El Capitan Theatre Presents “Searchlight Saturdays”

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Four beloved classics return to the big screen as the El Capitan Theatre proudly presents “Searchlight Saturdays” featuring Searchlight Pictures’ “Napoleon Dynamite” on March 23, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” on March 30, “Sideways” on April 6, and “Little Miss Sunshine” on April 13. Tickets for these special theatrical one-night engagements are on sale now.

Each screening begins at 7:30 pm, and tickets for each film are $25 and include popcorn, beverages, and credentials.

Guests can purchase all 4 films at a special rate of $85, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 (347-6396). Tickets are on sale now at www.elcapitantheatre.com and https://www.fandango.com/el-capitan-theatre-aacon/theater-page.

Funko Project Fred 01 – Bob’s Big Boy, Available For Pre Order Now

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Funko has announced the launch of its new premium collectible line, Project Fred. Derived from all things pop culture and nostalgia, the new collection stands as Funko’s first concentrated foray into the world of premium collectibles, expanding the Company’s product portfolio to touch and impact every level of collector – from casual to Funatic and beyond. Based on the iconic food mascot, Project Fred 01 – Bob’s Big Boy is a nod to Funko’s first product, the Wacky Wobbler.

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Aiming to transform pivotal pop culture moments into tangible sources of fun and fandom for fans everywhere, Project Fred 01 – Bob’s Big Boy spotlights Freddy, Funko’s mascot, embodying some of the most nostalgic brands in pop culture, beginning with the food icon. The collectible is a substantial and sophisticated addition to a pop culture connoisseur’s display, standing at an impressive 11” tall. Adding to the collectability, only 750 of this hard vinyl item will be produced for this drop, and 75 of the figures will be a variant of Freddy in an alternate Bob’s Big Boy outfit. Priced at $295, each figure is encased in premium matte packaging, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Aiding in Funko’s “fans-first” philosophy, Project Fred 01 – Bob’s Big Boy will be powered by EQL, the e-commerce end-to-end launch platform. Utilizing EQL’s proprietary drop structure, the platform helps brands get the world’s most in-demand products into the hands of passionate fans and makes launches more reliable, fair, and memorable.

“As we look beyond our 25th anniversary, we’re taking it back to where it all began with our first Wacky Wobbler by bringing Bob’s Big Boy and Funko together again for Project Fred,” said Mike Becker, Senior Vice President, of Creative & Entertainment.

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Commemorating the launch, Funko, in conjunction with Bob’s Big Boy, held an event at the historical Bob’s Big Boy location in Burbank on February 27 with the restaurant takeover through February 28. Delivering fun right to local Funatics, the first 150 guests who attended on both days received a limited-edition pin.

DCL Castaway Cay Debuts New Character Looks

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Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, has it all – white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and some favorite Disney friends! Starting now, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their favorite pals will debut all-new beach wear that celebrates the fun, colorful, and natural environment of this tropical oasis.

To book a Disney Cruise Line Vacation or more for more info, fill out this FREE QUOTE FORM and a Travel agent will get in touch with you soon.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are ready to enjoy a day with their friends while donning new swimwear that celebrates the iconic colors of Disney Cruise Line. Guests might notice the waves on Mickey’s hat, while the small print details on his shirt pay tribute to the first time he appeared on the water as Steamboat Willie. Minnie, on the other hand, is a ray of sunshine in her rainbow dress, adorned with sunglasses (complete with her signature bow) and a ship’s wheel on her ribbon belt.

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Daisy Duck and Donald Duck are the quintessential beachgoers – while Daisy is hoping to enjoy a relaxing day sunbathing on the beach, Donald Duck is ready to snorkel and find all of his underwater friends (he even has some creatures hopping a ride on his floaties!). Daisy is fashionable, as always, in her lounge wrap dress, sunhat, and fanciful accessories complete with nautical nods.

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Goofy is ready to play anything from beach volleyball, racket ball, fishing or just riding around the island with this colorful T-shirt, shorts, vest, and sun hat. Pluto is having fun celebrating all the other animals on the island, as well as those guests can find on the ship! Guests may recognize his fish collar design outside their stateroom.

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While Goofy might be ready for a sun-soaked activity, Chip and Dale are ready for an adventure of their own! This iconic duo used materials they found around Castaway Cay to make their very own homemade pirate costumes, fashioning floaties into sashes and beach towels into pirate hats. They are still wearing swim trunks and floatie vests, however, because you never know where the adventure will take you!

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Those planning a visit to Castaway Cay on an upcoming Disney cruise should be on the lookout for these brand-new looks!

To book a Disney Cruise Line Vacation or more for more info, fill out this FREE QUOTE FORM and a Travel agent will get in touch with you soon.

Ahsoka, Andor and The Mandalorian Coming to Star Tours Adventures

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Starting April 5, 2024, at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be taking guests on some all-new adventures. These new additions will feature characters and locations from some of guests’ favorite Disney+ new series – “Ahsoka”, “Andor”, and “The Mandalorian”.

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With these additions, guests will now have an opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations aboard the attraction, including a visit to the planet Peridea from the Ahsoka series.

Urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu may soon be part of guests next Starspeeder flight. These iconic characters will continue to add to the galaxy of stories aboard Disney’s first Star Wars attraction.

Also starting April 5, Season of the Force will arrive at Disneyland park for a limited time through June 2, 2024, with Hyperspace Mountain, themed food and beverage, merchandise and more. Debuting during the celebration, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland Park on select nights, with galactic music sweeping through the spires.

Season Two of ‘Monsters at Work’ Debuts Fri. April 5 on Disney Channel

The Emmy-winning animated comedy series “Monsters at Work,” inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Award-winning “Monsters, Inc.,” returns for season two with a special two-episode premiere on Friday, April 5 (8:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Subsequent airings will move to Saturdays, with two new episodes launching each week beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT on both channels, leading to the series’ streaming debut on Disney+ on Sunday, May 5.

Tylor’s journey as a Jokester and his friendship with Val face the ultimate test. When new doors of opportunity unexpectedly open at rival energy company, FearCo, Tylor’s co-workers at Monsters Inc. begin to question his loyalty. As his Laugh Floor partnership with Val is pushed to the brink, Tylor must discover where he belongs.

Series stars include Billy Crystal and John Goodman as beloved franchise favorites Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, respectively. Additional stars include Ben Feldman as Tylor Tuskmon, Mindy Kaling as Val Little, Henry Winkler as Fritz, Lucas Neff as Duncan, and Alanna Ubach as Cutter.

Reprising their roles from the “Monsters, Inc.” franchise includes Aubrey Plaza as Claire Wheeler, Nathan Fillion as Johnny Worthington III, and Bobby Moynihan as Chet Alexander. Additional guest cast includes Jennifer Coolidge, Rhys Darby, Janelle James, Jenifer Lewis, Ali Wong, Bowen Yang, Paula Pell, Danny Pudi, Cody Rigsby, Jimmy Tatro, Danny Trejo, Joe Lo Truglio and Alan Tudyk.

The series includes a multiple-single soundtrack with two original songs from Walt Disney Records.

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LEGO ǀ Disney Stitch Now Available

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Appeal to older kids and Lilo and Stitch fans aged 9+ with this LEGO ǀ Disney Stitch (43249) buildable play-and-display set, featuring a Stitch character. The incorrigible extraterrestrial from the hit Disney movie, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, has movable ears and a turning head, a buildable ice-cream cone that the character can hold, and a buildable flower that can be added or removed.

This kids’ building kit looks great on display in any room and makes a fun Disney gift idea for older children and movie lovers as they set up the buildable character. Kids and grown-up fans alike will appreciate the details in a building toy that lets them build and play with the iconic character together. Kids also enjoy an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets, and track their progress.

Buy Yours here!

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  • Disney’s Lilo and Stitch building set for kids – Buildable LEGO® ǀ Disney Stitch for girls and boys aged 9+ that sparks the imagination as kids build the model, then play with and display it afterward
  • Disney Stitch character – This creative LEGO® building set features a displayable model from Lilo and Stitch, a buildable ice-cream cone, and a flower that can be used to decorate the character
  • Moving parts – The buildable Stitch model includes ears that can move up or down and a turning head with space for the decorative flower, plus a hand that can hold the brick-built ice-cream cone

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  • Fun display – Create Stitch in his Hawaiian shirt, decorate him with an ice-cream cone and flower, move his head and ears into different positions to show new expressions, then set him up on display
  • Disney gift for kids – A building toy set featuring a Disney character with functions and accessories that makes a gift for movie-lovers, girls and boys aged 9+ to share at school or home
  • Expand life skills – With a LEGO® ǀ Disney buildable character, accessories, and functions to enhance the display, this kids’ construction toy helps foster life skills through fun

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  • Dimensions – This 730-piece play-and-display building set features a buildable character standing over 8 in. (20 cm) tall

Series Review: FX’s “Shōgun” Now Streaming on Hulu

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FX on Hulu’s “Shogun” is a feast for the eyes but a mixed bag for the mind. This lavishly adapted James Clavell’s novel crackles with the clash of cultures, boasting meticulously recreated 1600s Japan and sweeping, cinematic visuals. Its ensemble cast does solid work, particularly Hiroyuki Sanada as the stoic and cunning Lord Toranaga – a thinly veiled take on real-life shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Where “Shogun” excels in spectacle, it stumbles narratively. Cosmo Jarvis’ Blackthorne, the shipwrecked Westerner caught between warring factions, is a conduit for the audience, but his emotional arc feels somewhat rushed. More damning is the pacing; the first half burns with intrigue, but the latter succumbs to melodrama, culminating in a final battle that feels spectacular but sacrifices thematic impact for brute force.

The portrayal of Japanese women is also a sore point. While Lady Mariko (Anna Sawai) is given some power amidst rigid social confines, too many women fall into predictable damsel or seductress tropes, undermining the otherwise nuanced political landscape.

“Shogun” often evokes comparisons to “Game of Thrones”, and while the scheming and occasional brutality align, it lacks that show’s morally grey complexity. There’s a clear delineation of “good” and “bad” that simplifies what could’ve been a fascinating exploration of cultural relativism.

Overall, “Shogun” is worth watching for those craving historical epics. It’s a testament to the production team’s skill, but those hoping for a true thinking person’s drama may feel like a samurai without his sword – equipped with the form, but lacking the sharpness.

The 10-episode limited series is now streaming on Hulu.

Spring Toys and Products Gift Guide from Disney

As springtime approaches, Disney Consumer Products is excited to share some new and fan-favorite products that are perfect for gifting.

Whether you’re putting together an Easter basket for a little one, or ready for some fun in the sun—or rain!—Disney has everything you need to make it a great spring season.

Many of the products below are meant to inspire creative play in kids ages 2-8, helping families with young children spark joy in the everyday. Also included are some fun items from every franchise for ages 8 and up.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Easter Bunny Plush from Disney Store

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Disney Princess Hooded Rain Jacket for Girls from Disney Store

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Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Umbrella for Kids from Disney Store

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Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Funhouse Rover by Just Play

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Disney Junior Minnie Mouse Fabulous Fashion Ballerina Doll by Just Play

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Disney Minnie Mouse Ride-On Convertible by Huffy

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Disney Stitch by the LEGO Group

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Disney Frozen Elsa & Bruni in the Enchanted Forest by the LEGO Group

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Loungefly Disney Lilo & Stitch Bunny Stitch Card Holder by BoxLunch

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Disney Belle’s Storytime Horse Carriage by the LEGO Group

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Disney Moana Fashion Doll by Mattel

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Disney and Pixar Cars Glow Racers Transforming Mack Playset by Mattel

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Disney Pixar Lightning McQueen Sunglasses from Sun-Staches

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Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Supersized Spidey Action Figure by Hasbro

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Marvel LEGO DUPLO Spider-Man’s House by the LEGO Group

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Easter Sweater Grogu from Mattel

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Yahtzee Jr.: Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures Edition by Hasbro

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National Geographic Stained Glass Kit by Blue Marble

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National Geographic Stepping Stones for Kids by Blue Marble

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Kung Fu Panda 4 in Theaters March 8, 2024

This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, with a hilarious, butt-kicking new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: Kung Fu Panda 4.

After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.

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That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position.

Even worse, there’s been a recent sighting of a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small. And Chameleon has her greedy, beady little eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.

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So, Po’s going to need some help. He finds it (kinda?) in the form of crafty, quick-witted thief Zhen (Golden Globe winner Awkwafina), a corsac fox who gets under Po’s fur but whose skills will prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian claws, this comedic odd-couple duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

The film features the voice talent of returning stars Academy Award® winner Dustin Hoffman as Kung Fu master, Shifu; James Hong (Everything Everywhere All at Once) as Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping; Academy Award® nominee Bryan Cranston as Po’s birth father, Li, and Emmy Award nominee Ian McShane as Tai Lung, Shifu’s former student and arch-nemesis. Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once) joins the ensemble as a new character, Han, the leader of the Den of Thieves.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 is directed by Mike Mitchell (DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, Shrek Forever After) and produced by Rebecca Huntley (DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys). The film’s co-director is Stephanie Ma Stine (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power). In 2008, the Academy Award®-nominated 2008 inaugural chapter, Kung Fu Panda, became DreamWorks Animation’s highest-grossing original animated film and launched a franchise that has earned more than $1.8 billion at the global box office.

Disneyland Magic Keys Back on Sale March 5 – How to Buy

Magic Keys

Magic Key passes at the Disneyland Resort go back on sale 3/5/24! The online queue opens no earlier than 8:45 a.m. PST, and sales begin no earlier than 9 a.m. PST. Before it begins, make sure you’re ready for the sale by reviewing the Magic Key Buying Guide here.

Before Making Your Magic Key Purchase

Review Magic Key Details
Each Magic Key pass type has different benefits, including blockout dates and park reservation availability. For each Magic Key pass type that you are considering:

  • Learn more about the Magic Key program, including Magic Key pass types, benefits and important details.
  • Check the Magic Key calendar to review blockout dates and current reservation availability.
  • Please note that Magic Key park reservation availability changes frequently. After you view the Magic Key Calendar, available dates may be unavailable. Magic Key park reservations are not guaranteed for any specific date or park, no matter the pass type.

Create a Disney Account

  • You’ll need a Disney account to purchase a Magic Key pass online. If you don’t have one, create a Disney account here.
  • If you’re a California resident, your stored Disney account address must be a California address to view any monthly payment options for available Magic Key passes when they are on sale.
  • If you already have a Disney account, make sure your contact information is current.

Confirm Your Disney Account Payment Method

  • You may want to add and save a preferred credit card in your Disney account. Enter your card details manually instead of relying on auto-populated details that may be incorrect. If you’re a California resident, make sure the credit card has a California billing address to use for monthly payments.
  • A maximum of $1000 from a Disney Gift Card can also be used as a method of payment online when you pay in full for a new Magic Key pass. Only one Disney Gift Card can be used per transaction, so if you have multiple gift cards, combine them in advance. Disney Gift Cards cannot be used to purchase renewals at this time.

Prepare Required Party Information
Each Magic Key pass must be assigned to an individual at the time of purchase (maximum of 10 passes). Passes may not be reassigned after purchase. You will need to provide the following information for each person in your party:

  • First and last name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Phone number (Guests 18 years of age and older)
  • Email (Guests 18 years of age and older)

The provided email address may be used to communicate program updates and important information about the pass.

Ticket Upgrades
Eligible Disneyland Resort theme park tickets may be upgraded to an available Magic Key pass while passes are available for sale, subject to restrictions. Learn more about ticket upgrades. Upgrades may not be available from time to time or at any given time.

For more information and to book a Disneyland Resort vacation package or to purchase day tickets/park hoppers, fill out this FREE QUOTE FORM and a Travel agent will get in touch with you soon.

Pass Upgrades
A current Magic Key pass may be upgraded to an available higher pass type for the remainder of its pass year. The difference in purchase price between the 2 passes must be paid in full at the time of upgrade. The expiration date of the Magic Key pass will not change. Passes may be upgraded at the Disneyland Resort ticket booth only, while passes are available for sale. Please note that you might encounter a wait at the ticket booth.

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Making a Purchase on March 5, 2024 – The Day Magic Key Passes Go on Sale

Sign In
Sign in to your Disney account before visiting the Magic Key sales page.

  • If you were previously signed in to your Disney account, it may help to sign out and then sign in again before attempting to purchase.
  • California residents, be sure to sign in to your Disney account and make sure your California address is included in your account profile. Then, you’ll be able to view monthly payment options prior to adding a Magic Key pass to the cart.

Enter the Waiting Room to Purchase on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, No Earlier Than 8:45 AM Pacific Time

  • Enter the waiting room to purchase a Magic Key pass via the “Purchase Magic Key Passes” link on the Magic Key page.
  • When you arrive in the waiting room for the sale, no earlier than 8:45 AM Pacific Time, you will be automatically added to the queue. Sales will begin no earlier than 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
  • The quantity of passes and pass types available for upgrade or purchase may be limited or unavailable from time to time or at any given time.
  • Estimated wait times may fluctuate throughout the sales event. You will see an estimated wait time in the waiting room. The time will update in minute increments when your wait is less than one hour.
  • Upon entering the queue, make sure to review the status messages. They’ll inform you about potential limited availability or sellouts, based on your entry time.
  • Entry to the waiting room does not guarantee the opportunity to purchase a pass.

Keep Your Waiting Room Browser Tab Open (if you haven’t signed up to be notified by email when it’s your turn)
Running multiple browser tabs or manually refreshing the page may remove you from the queue. If you’re removed, you will have to re-enter the queue at the back of the line.

Monthly Payment Option
Once you’re on the purchase page, Guests signed in with a valid California address should be able to view monthly payment options. If you do not see this option:

  • Make sure to sign in before you select your pass type.
  • Once signed in, you’ll automatically return to the pass listing page and monthly payment options should be visible if you have a valid California address. If you do not see this option, you may need to sign in again.

You Can Be Notified by Email When It’s Your Turn for an Opportunity to Purchase (Optional)
If you choose to submit your email address and opt in to being notified by email when it’s your turn, you’ll receive 2 separate emails containing a unique link. Be sure to confirm the receipt of the first email before closing your browser window. If you don’t receive that first email, check your spam folder for it. If you still don’t see it, re-enter your email address again from the waiting room page.

  • First email – Selecting the link in the first email will allow you to check your place in the queue until it’s your turn. You can use the link multiple times to check your status in the queue before it’s your turn.
  • Second email – You’ll receive a second email notifying you that your turn for an opportunity to purchase a Magic Key pass is approaching.

From the time your turn begins, you’ll have 10 minutes to use the link to return to the site or you’ll lose your place in line and will need to rejoin the queue. When it’s your turn, you’ll only be able to use your unique link once. The link will no longer work after you use it, whether you purchase a pass or not. So, please be prepared to select your Magic Key pass and check out once you open the link. If you miss your turn, you’ll need to rejoin the queue.

Please note: Magic Key pass availability is limited. Opting in to be notified by email when it’s your turn does not guarantee the opportunity to purchase a pass.

Passes Are Nonrefundable and Nontransferable
Choose carefully as passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Don’t have multiple people in your party purchasing passes.

After Making Your Purchase

How to Make a Reservation for Your First Visit
Visit park reservations to select the date and theme park that you wish to visit from the available Magic Key theme park reservations.

Theme park reservations are limited in number and subject to the availability of applicable park reservation allocations, applicable blockout dates, and theme park capacity; and are not guaranteed for any specific dates or park, no matter the ticket or pass type. Availability can change until a reservation is finalized.

Guests with park admission that includes the Park Hopper benefit may choose, pending availability, which theme park to start their day at—and may cross over and switch between parks on the same day beginning at 11:00 AM (subject to availability).

Please check the Park Hours calendar and the Disneyland app for the most up-to-date Park Hopper hours, as they could change, depending on the day and park. The ability to visit the other park will be subject to that park’s capacity limitations, operational hours, closures and other restrictions, and is not guaranteed.

If you need to cancel or remove a Guest from your reservation, you’ll need to do so before 11:59 PM Pacific Time, the day before your visit (or such other time as specified by the then current no-show policy), to avoid a no-show.

Stay Connected

Download the Disneyland app to access the Magic Key portal, which includes an overview of current Magic Key benefits and the latest Extras Unlocked offerings.

For more information and to book a Disneyland Resort vacation package or to purchase day tickets/park hoppers, fill out this FREE QUOTE FORM and a Travel agent will get in touch with you soon.

Midsummer Scream World’s Largest Halloween and Horror Convention July 26-28

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It’s never too early to begin thinking about Halloween, and thousands of haunt-lovers will get first looks at what this year’s spooky season has to offer during MIDSUMMER SCREAM, which announced its return to the Long Beach Convention Center July 26 to July 28.

Passes for Midsummer Scream will be available beginning Saturday at www.MidsummerScream.org, with a special early purchase discount of 40% for General Admission passes. In addition, non-discounted VIP “Gold Bat” passes, which sold out in 2023, will be available beginning Saturday, March 2.

The seventh annual Midsummer Scream — the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention — promises a weekend filled with unparalleled excitement and spooky surprises and is themed “A Haunting,” exploring real and fictional ghost stories and other paranormal activity. The theme will be woven throughout the event and activities during the not-to-be-missed weekend, and will also be featured in official event art created by Suspiria Vilchez (aka Suspirialand), in panels, presentations and special experiences during the one-of-a-kind weekend convention.

Midsummer Scream will boast a celebrity special-guest lineup that includes Roger L. Jackson (the voice of Scream’s Ghost Face) Boulet Brothers (Dragula); John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt); Garret Sander, the creator of Monster High, accompanied by the voice cast from the animated TV series; and more to be announced in the coming weeks.

Midsummer Scream will also feature a world-class schedule of panel presentations covering all of the season’s biggest news, including planned presentations by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (creators of LA Haunted Hayride, Delusion, Shaqtoberfest and the Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns); Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest; Winchester Mystery House, and more to be announced soon.

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And, of course, Midsummer Scream’s cavernous and enormously popular Hall of Shadows—75,000 square feet of haunted attractions created by some of the most renowned professional and home haunters—will delight attendees with enough thrills and chills for an entire weekend with an entry experience created by Fear Farm.

In addition, classic Midsummer Scream components will be on hand throughout the Long Beach Convention Center, including the “Pumpkin Patch” scare-free kids’ zone; the Black Cat Lounge, with kitten adoptions from Kitten Rescue; and the Screaming Room Film Festival, presented by HorrorBuzz. What’s more, some 350 vendors will be on-site to offer their wicked wares, including Trick or Treat Studios, the Halloween Shirt Company, Backstitch Bruja, Sin City Props and Froggy’s Fog.

“For tens of thousands of Halloween lovers throughout Southern California and beyond, Midsummer Scream has become the official start of the Halloween season,” said David Markland, co-founder and executive director of Midsummer Scream. “Building on the success of 2023, when we saw our biggest attendance in history, this year’s event is shaping up to be truly extraordinary, so we’re urging fans to make their plans now so they can enjoy an event not to be missed.”

More details will be released in the weeks ahead. Halloween fans can be the first to know what’s coming to Midsummer Scream by signing up for the event’s digital newsletter at www.MidsummerScream.org.

Single-day passes range from $35 for adult admission to $145 for a three-day VIP “Gold Bat” pass. For a limited time, single day and general admission passes are 40% off. Children under 10 are free with an accompanying adult. More information on passes to Midsummer Scream, plus full details on the show schedule and area accommodations, can be found at www.MidsummerScream.org.

 

Your Ultimate Guide to the Must-Try Menu Items at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

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Food lovers, are you ready for a delicious adventure? The 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is bringing the heat (and the flavor!) with its incredible lineup of delectable dishes and drinks. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the very best the festival has to offer.

The Culinary Stars of 2024

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the must-try menu items that have everyone buzzing:

  • Baja-Style Fish Taco (LA Style): This plant-based delight features a crispy fish-style filling, cabbage slaw, cilantro-lime crema, and pico de gallo. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for those sunny California days.
  • Shrimp Papas Locas (Peppers Cali-Ente): Get ready for cheesy, spicy goodness! These loaded potatoes are topped with jalapeno cheese sauce, chipotle shrimp, and all the fixings.
  • Cheeseburger Bao (California Craft Brews): An East-meets-West mashup that’s sure to be a hit. Imagine a fluffy bao bun filled with all your favorite cheeseburger toppings – a unique and tasty treat.
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese (Nuts About Cheese): This festival favorite is back, and better than ever! The sweet BBQ sauce and crispy dill pickle onions take this mac and cheese to the next level.
  • Grilled Top Sirloin with Roasted Garlic-Gruyère Smashed Potatoes (Garlic Kissed): Calling all garlic lovers! This dish delivers rich, savory flavors and a satisfying portion – the perfect way to fuel up for more festival fun.

Beyond the Bites

Don’t forget to explore the amazing beverages on offer! From California craft beers and wines to creative cocktails and refreshing mocktails, there’s something for everyone. Here are some highlights:

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  • Chicken musakhan from Paradise Garden Grill: Roasted spiced half chicken and sumac stewed onions on flatbread with a Mediterranean salad and garlic yogurt dipping sauce
  • Fig Matcha Latte (Golden Dreams): A unique and revitalizing blend of matcha, fig, and oat milk.
  • Spicy Strawberry Cocktail (LA Style): Spice things up with this concoction of gin, strawberry, tamarind, and a hint of chile spice.

A Festival for All Tastes

Whether you’re a plant-based foodie, a cheese aficionado, or a lover of classic flavors, the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has something to tempt your palate.

Insider Tips

  • Get the Sip and Savor Pass: Make the most of your experience with this convenient pass that lets you sample your way around the festival.
    • Choose a pass that includes 4 ($31 no discounts available) or 8 ($61, Magic Key holders is $56) digital coupons that you can redeem for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating Festival Marketplaces and dining locations. This year, there is a new way to redeem your coupons. Simply let a Cast Member at the location scan your pass. Then, enter the 4-digit code located on your pass at checkout.
  • Don’t miss the special events: From culinary demos to wine tastings, enhance your festival experience with these unique offerings.

Share the Deliciousness!

We will be sharing must-try finds on our Instagram [@socalthrills] as the festival unfolds. What are you most excited to taste? Tag us in your food discoveries!

Happy Eating!

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