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Knott’s Foods Introduces a Flavorful Twist With New Fried Pickle Dip

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Knott’s Foods’ latest culinary innovation, Fried Pickle Dip. This exciting new product combines the classic flavor of fried dill pickles with the creamy goodness of ranch dressing, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to delight food enthusiasts everywhere.

Chloe Knott, sales and marketing lead at Knott’s Foods, shared the inspiration behind the creation of Fried Pickle Dip. “We noticed a surge in interest for specialty pickles online, which got us thinking—why not transform this beloved snack into a delectable dip?” Knott said. “Our goal was to capture the crispy, tangy essence of a fried pickle dipped in ranch, and I think we’ve nailed it!”

Versatility is the name of the game with Fried Pickle Dip. Whether dipping crackers or chips or using it as a savory spread on sandwiches and burgers, this flavorful dip adds an irresistible kick to any dish. “People have been getting creative with it,” Knott added. “It’s not just a dip; it’s a culinary adventure waiting to happen!”

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True to Knott’s commitment to quality, Fried Pickle Dip is gluten-free and available in a convenient 8-ounce size. From dipping to topping, stuffing, or adding a zesty twist to classic recipes, the possibilities are endless with this innovative product.

Founded in 1947 by Cedric and Mildred Knott, Knott’s Foods Inc. has remained a family-owned and operated business for four generations. With a dedication to excellence and a passion for exceeding customer expectations, the Knott family continues to uphold their legacy of providing the finest products on the market.

For more information about Knott’s Foods and their range of products, visit knottsfoods.com

D23 is bringing even more Disney magic in 2024

D23

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, D23 is bringing even more Disney magic in 2024 with a new issue of Disney twenty-three, a slate of uniquely Disney events, a special Member Appreciation Month, and a spellbinding Gold Member Collector Set.

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE SPRING 2024 ISSUE:

Inside the Disney twenty-three Spring 2024 issue, readers can enjoy exclusive content including behind-the-scenes looks at the creation of both the new and immersive Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort and World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort; a first-ever comprehensive look back with the Walt Disney Archives at the beautiful storybooks created for the opening sequences of classic films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), The Sword in the Stone (1963), as well as more recent stories such as Enchanted (2007) and Wish (2023); and an homage to the 30th anniversary of Disney on Broadway with intimate, first-person stories from Broadway magic makers including Susan Egan (the original Broadway Belle), Ashley Brown (the original Broadway Mary Poppins), James Monroe Iglehart (the original Broadway Genie), and many more.

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Disney twenty-three is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps and is included as a benefit of their D23 Gold Membership. The latest issue will begin arriving by the end of February. Plus, as a special gift to D23 Gold Members and D23 Charter Members, the Disney twenty-three Spring 2024 issue will include a specially designed magnet celebrating the official fan club’s 15th anniversary.

D23 15th ANNIVERSARY EVENT

On March 10, 2024, D23 is commemorating 15 years of fandom, fun, and favorite memories with a special Gold Member-exclusive event at The Most Magical Place on Earth: Walt Disney World® Resort! The event will include exclusive access to Splitsville Luxury Lanes, where guests can enjoy entertainment and games, festive food, photo spots, and specialty merchandise. For availability and tickets, visit the event page on D23.com.

D23 DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Princess and the Frog (2009), D23 is inviting members to reexperience the story with a Big Easy theatrical screening of the beloved film and a D23 “Dreams Do Come True” Grand Finale event at The New Orleans Jazz Museum featuring an exclusive reception, themed photo opportunities, live jazz performances, and a commemorative gift. For availability and tickets, visit the event page on D23.com.

D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

Join D23 and the entire Disney family in Anaheim, California, for a one-of-a-kind fan experience that will bring together the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more! Tickets for the event will go on sale beginning March 26. For more information, visit UltimateFanEvent.D23.com. Highlights of the event include:

  • Sunday, August 4: D23 Day at Angel Stadium
  • Thursday, August 8: D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland® Resort
  • Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11: Enjoy exclusive shopping, exhibits, panels, and presentations at the Anaheim Convention Center, along with marquee shows every evening at the Honda Center

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFICIAL TOUR – PRESENTED BY D23

D23 welcomes guests to The Walt Disney Studios Lot, giving members the opportunity to visit the world-famous studio in Burbank, California. These tours offer fans a unique perspective on historic moments from Disney films, television series, and theme parks—along with the chance to look inside the Walt Disney Archives and draw inspiration from Walt Disney’s office suite. For availability and tickets, visit the events page on D23.com.

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Throughout the year, D23 Members can look forward to exclusive events such as previews of upcoming traveling exhibitions around the world from the Walt Disney Archives. Members will get the opportunity to enjoy advance and opening night screenings of the latest Disney movies at locations across the country. Employee-exclusive merchandise stores, including The Walt Disney Company Store and Walt Disney Imagineering’s Mickey’s of Glendale, will open their doors to members for both online and in-person opportunities. Also, look out for the return of holiday magic at The Walt Disney Studios Lot. In November, fans will get the opportunity to enjoy a D23 experience like no other with a multi-day event coming to São Paulo, Brazil.

2024 GOLD MEMBER COLLECTOR SET – THE D23 MAGIC & MYSTERY BOX

Celebrating the stories that foster classic Disney magic and paying tribute to magician kits of yesteryear, the D23 Magic & Mystery Box Collector Set boasts an illustrious lineup with a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse collectible figurine, a mystery companion collectible figurine, a deck of playing cards, and a mystery pair of beautifully sculpted pins, as well as a Membership Card and Certificate—which will be available to all new and renewing D23 Gold Members in 2024!

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Delight in magical companions and enchanted objects from beloved Disney films including The Sword in the Stone (1963), The Little Mermaid (1989), Aladdin (1992), The Princess and the Frog (2009), Coco (2017), Encanto (2021), and more. The 2024 Gold Member Collector Set will begin shipping this spring.

D23 MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH

Throughout March, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will be celebrating its 15th anniversary as part of Member Appreciation Month. D23 will share exclusive offers, fun downloads to showcase the beloved fandoms of The Walt Disney Company, and a truly magical sweepstakes. D23 Gold Members will be able to flaunt their fandom with brand-new exclusive merchandise that features some fan-favorite characters. Member Appreciation Month announcements and details will be available on D23.com.

Ticketing information and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2024 special events are available on the fan club’s website at D23.com/Events. All events and dates are subject to change.

Winchester Mystery House announces two upcoming eerie events

Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House has announced two brand-new eerie events that will take place this spring, Paranormal Investigation with TAPS West Coast and Halfway to Halloween Flashlight Tours.

“Anticipating the Halfway to Halloween countdown, Winchester Mystery House is set to celebrate with the lights out,” said Walter Magnuson, Executive Director of Winchester Mystery House. “We are excited to extend an invitation to guests for our first-ever public Paranormal Investigation and the legendary Flashlight Tour.”

Experience a historic first as the Winchester Mystery House opens its doors to the public for an exclusive Paranormal Investigation within its darkened halls. With decades of speculation and stories of spirits lingering around every corner and corridor, we invite you to explore the world of the unexplained. Adopting a skeptical and evidence-based approach to investigating the paranormal join TAPS West Coast, seasoned investigators featured on TV Shows such as “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Brothers,” on a 2-hour hands-on search for evidence of the paranormal.

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During the investigation, each guest will visit paranormal hot spots in small groups, armed with personal take-home EMF readers. Your adventure doesn’t end when the lights come on, as each investigation will be video and audio-documented. Following your exploration, we will be providing guests with a complimentary digital copy of the footage from the investigation, courtesy of TAPS West Coast. The Paranormal Investigation with TAPS West Coast will take place on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, with entry times at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. each evening. For tickets ($150), visit winchestermysteryhouse.com/paranormal-investigation.

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On Friday and Saturday evenings from April 26, 2024 through May 4, 2024, Winchester Mystery House will present Halfway to Halloween Flashlight Tours. The self-guided tours allow guests to roam through the halls of the purportedly haunted Victorian mansion with nothing but a flashlight while hearing tales of its former and (possibly current!) inhabitants. Guests will guide themselves through the mansion that is famous for its dizzying floorplan and lack of formal blueprints. Tour Hosts will be stationed throughout the house to ensure guests don’t get lost. Halfway to Halloween Flashlight Tours will take place April 26 & 27 and May 3 & 4 from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. For tickets ($29.99-$49.99), visit winchestermysteryhouse.com/flashlight-tour.

Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ‘97” Streams on Disney+ March 20

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Marvel Animation’s “X-Men’97” revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.

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Beau DeMayo serves as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura. Featuring music by The Newton Brothers, the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and DeMayo.

The all-new series, which features 10 episodes, begins streaming March 20 on Disney+.

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Knott’s Berry Farm Kicks Off Annual Boysenberry Festival on March 8

Boysenberry Festival

The annual Boysenberry Festival inspired by the little berry that started it all opens March 8, and just steps away, the Knott’s Hotel debuts its multimillion-dollar transformation, a new distinctive farmhouse-style overnight experience inspired by park founders Walter and Cordelia Knott. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in more than 75 recipes at this year’s festival, ranging from savory to sweet; each food and drink item has a unique boysenberry twist that can only be found during this season.

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The Boysenberry on top includes a full lineup of shows, live music, and a wide selection of local crafters and artisans for guests of all ages to enjoy. Knott’s Boysenberry Festival operates daily through April 7 and Friday through Sunday, April 12 – 28.

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This year’s event will feature a blend of entirely new menu offerings and the return of fan favorites. Discover some truly inventive and original savory creations, including this year’s chicken tikka marsala with boysenberry curry sauce and pork loin slices over mashed potatoes with a creamy boysenberry mustard sauce.

Indulge your sweet tooth cravings with berry-infused dessert items throughout the festival, including the new boysenberry and chocolate stuffed cookie, a lemon bar with a boysenberry compote, and boysenberry brownie parfait. A great way to enjoy it all is by purchasing a tasting card priced at $55. The tasting card offers six tastings from several boysenberry-inspired dishes and drinks. A variety of signature boysenberry items will also be available for purchase a la carte. Tasting cards are available at Knotts.com or the theme park.

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Boundless Boysenberry Entertainment

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival also comes with endless entertainment throughout the park. From musical performances to fun interactive games, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Guests are invited to celebrate the heritage of California’s original theme park with the show Knott’s Preserved. Through song, dance, and storytelling, the audience takes a musical journey from the little ghost town of Calico to the Seaside Boardwalk of the Roaring ’20s to commemorate the park’s heritage. All aboard for a boysenberry bon voyage at the legendary Bird Cage Theatre with a special presentation of the comedy melodrama Riverboat Revenge.

Guests are challenged to try their berry best in Boysenberry Fun and Games in Calico Park or head over to Calico Mine Stage for the wildly entertaining Boysenberry Pie Eating Contest. Young ones and the young at heart are invited to cozy up to the cutest critters on the farm, including horses, goats, and other furry friends at Old MacDonald’s Barn, a tribute to one of the farm’s original attractions. Those unfamiliar with the berry that started it all are encouraged to grab a slice of history in the History of the Boysenberry Museum in Town Hall. Stroll through the streets of Calico and browse through all the unique boysenberry-inspired artisan products available at the Boysenberry Festival Craft Fair, with over two dozen local craft vendors.

Knott’s Hospitality Reimagined

Knott’s Berry Farm proudly unveils the completion of its multimillion-dollar hotel transformation, introducing a new name and overnight experience that honor founders Walter and Cordelia Knott. The Knott’s Hotel celebrates their legacy by blending invention, tradition, and imaginative style into a captivating 322-room guest haven for park and business guests alike.

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This metamorphosis includes a redesigned guest registration that opens to the lobby great room, a charming new outdoor courtyard, an expanded gift shop, and a new coffee bar, The Pantry, featuring freshly brewed Starbucks coffee and grab-n-go items. Every guestroom and suite has been renovated, boasting hand-crafted accents that exude upscale farmhouse chic.

Thirty Acres Kitchen, the new full-service hotel restaurant, offers farm-inspired delights and classic American cuisine. Paying homage to the original 30 acres of the Knott’s farm and Cordelia Knott’s culinary finesse, the restaurant promises seasonal menu items to complement the park’s themed areas, festivals and events as well as an expanded outdoor dining veranda. A spacious double-sided wrap-around bar seamlessly extends the down-home charm into the lobby. Here, guests can enjoy locally inspired craft cocktails and small plates, surrounded by the cozy and eclectic ambiance that defines the Knott’s Hotel experience.

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Among the renovation highlights is the comprehensive redesign of all 20,000 square feet of meeting space, complete with updated cutting-edge technology, positioning Knott’s Hotel as Orange County’s premier destination for corporate meetings, weddings, special events, and seated dinners for over 300 guests.

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For an enhanced Knott’s Berry Farm experience, the Knott’s Hotel offers an exclusive Boysenberry Package that includes park admission, tasting card, parking and overnight accommodation—providing the perfect blend of convenience and indulgence. For reservations, visit knottshotel.com.

The best way to savor every day of the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival and all the other Seasons of Fun is with a 2024 Season Pass. Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information about Knott’s Berry Farm, visit knotts.com.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2024 Foodie Guide

Disney California Adventure

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner. From March 1 through April 22, 2024, Disney California Adventure Park will be home to delicious flavors inspired by the Golden State. Throughout the resort, you’ll be able to treat your taste buds to tasty delights and even attend cooking demonstrations!

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

This year, there are more than 80 new items! Among this menu lineup, you can enjoy soon-to-be favorites like the S’mores Caramel Tart at California Craft Brews and IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Parm Bites at Earth Eats. There are plenty of returning California staples to fill your bellies like the Grilled Top Sirloin at Garlic Kissed and Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces at Nuts About Cheese.

If you want an experience, consider the Sip and Savor Pass, a special, commemorative credential that lets you sample different food and non-alcoholic beverage items at participating locations anytime throughout the festival. New this year, the pass is available in either a four-coupon or eight-coupon version, giving you options for just the right amount. Both are available for purchase at various locations throughout Disney California Adventure Park.

If you’re in the mood for even more foodie fun, there are various bookable culinary experiences offered at the resort for an additional cost! Visit the Disneyland Hotel for the Trader Sam’s Tiki Mixology Seminar where you’ll learn to make one of their legendary libations, and even get a souvenir mug to take home with you. Hearthstone Lounge will play host to A Walk on the Silverado Trail filled with delicious bites and beverages, including some of the finest California wines at the hotel. Be sure to check out availability for these exciting experiences and even more offered throughout the resort this year!

There’s so much to do and taste at the festival this year! Here is the full list of items coming to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival in the official Foodie Guide (provided by Disneyland Resort)!

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Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces 

California Craft Brews (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Cheeseburger Bao with Thousand Island dressing, grilled onions, pickle, and tomato relish (New)
  • S’mores Caramel Tart: Graham cracker tart shell filled with caramel and chocolate ganache topped with a toasted marshmallow (New)
  • Frozen Mangonada Beer Slush: Brewery X Baja Boi, mango purée, rock melon syrup, grapefruit juice, and mango-chamoy glaze (New)
  • Brewery X Baja Boi Mexican Lager with salt and lime (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • La Bodega Brewing Company Pay the Piper Double IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Eagle Rock Brewery Golden Ale (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Unsung Brewing Co. Intracore IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Bottle Logic Brewing Watermelon Lemonade Seltzer (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Crowns & Hops Inglewood Sun West Coast IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Left Coast Brewing Co. Del Mar St. Dortmunder-style Export Lager (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Full Circle Brewing Company Peachy Vibes Wheat Ale (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Mission Brewing Foggy Shores Hefeweizen (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime)(New)
  • Russian River Brewing Blind Pig IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Stone Brewing Stone Ruination Double IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Delahunt Brewing Co. Salvatore Italian Pilsner (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Cal-IPA Beer Flight (New)
  • Spring Favorites Beer Flight (New)
  • West Coast Beer Flight (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Cheese Pizza-flavored Wings with ranch dip (New)
  • BBQ Beef Brisket Slider with smoked white cheddar and dill pickles on salt and pepper brioche
  • Kiwi-Apple Lemonade: Minute Maid Lemonade, apple juice, and kiwi and Granny Smith apple syrups garnished with a purple orchid (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Tangerine Tiki Cocktail: Dark rum, vanilla-citrus liqueur, tangerine and lime juices, and honey syrup garnished with a dried red pineapple wheel (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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D-Lish (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon
  • Olive Oil Cake glazed with lemon curd, topped with vanilla bean Chantilly, and finished with fresh candied lemons, strawberry crunch, and lemon-lime gelée (New)
  • Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler: Gold Peak Black Tea, huckleberry and agave syrups, grapefruit soda, and lemon and orange juices garnished with an orange wedge (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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Earth Eats 

  • IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Parm Bites with tomato and cheese sauces and grated parmesan (New)
  • IMPOSSIBLE Beef Stroganoff: Egg noodles tossed in a mushroom cream sauce with IMPOSSIBLE beef and sour cream (New)
  • Watermelon Cucumber Mojito: White rum, watermelon liqueur, mojito and cucumber syrups, watermelon purée, and lime juice topped with Topo Chico and garnished with a watermelon spear with Tajín twist
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last) 

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Garlic Kissed (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Grilled Top Sirloin with roasted garlic-gruyère smashed potatoes and black garlic chimichurri
  • Guava-Lychee Mule: Vodka, guava nectar, ginger and lychee syrups, and lemon juice topped with guava cider and garnished with a lemon wheel
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last) 

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Golden Dreams (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Frozen Old Fashioned: Non-alcoholic bourbon-flavored ice cream, bitters crema, orange zest glaze, and cherry spheres (New)
  • Fig Matcha Latte: Matcha, soy milk, and coconut and simple syrups topped with a fig oat sweet cream and garnished with matcha powder (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, maple syrup, brown butter and demerara syrups, and oat milk with a blueberry sweet cream garnished with cinnamon-flavored cereal crumble (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Peach Cobbler Cocktail: Moonshine, peach and amaretto liqueur, peach nectar, condensed milk, vanilla and cinnamon syrups, and lemon juice garnished with frozen peaches (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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LA Style 

  • Carnitas-style Pork Belly with esquites corn mac salad featuring Tajín Habanero (New)
  • Baja-style Fish Taco with cabbage slaw, cilantro-lime crema and pico de gallo (New) (Plant-based)
  • Spicy Strawberry Cocktail: Gin, strawberry and tamarind purées, strawberry syrup, pineapple juice, chile spices, and Tajín chamoy garnished with a Tamarindo straw (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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Nuts About Cheese (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese with crispy dill pickle onions (New) 
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces: Chocolate Mickey-shaped macaron filled with caramel ganache and made with SNICKERS bar pieces
  • PB&J Whiskey Shake: Peanut butter whiskey, raspberry liqueur, vanilla ice cream, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, and peanut butter & raspberry syrups, garnished with a raspberry (New) 
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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Peppers Cali-Ente (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Shrimp Papas Locas: Cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and chipotle shrimp (New)
  • Chile Relleno Empanada with Arbol pepper salsa and Oaxaca and Cotija cheeses
  • Cantarito-Style Paloma: Reposado tequila, habanero-infused pineapple juice, lime juice, rock melon syrup, and Fresca garnished with a pineapple wheel and Tajín Clásico
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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Uncork California (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Raspberry Almond Cake: Almond cake with raspberry mousse and fresh raspberries (New)
  • Chrysanthemum Mimosa: Prosecco with lemonade and rock melon and chrysanthemum syrups (New)
  • Hibiscus-Rose Mimosa: Prosecco with hibiscus tea and rose syrup (New)
  • Apricot-Lavender Mimosa: Prosecco with apricot purée and lavender syrup (New)
  • Rosé Margarita: Blanco tequila, rosé, lemon juice, white peach and agave syrups, and cantaloupe purée garnished with a lemon wheel (New)
  • Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence (New)
  • Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay (New)
  • Conundrum White Blend (New)
  • Daou Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (New)
  • Cline Old Vine Zinfandel (New)
  • Fess Parker Frontier Red Blend (New)
  • Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (New)
  • White Wine Flight (New)
  • Red Wine Flight (New)
  • Springtime Bouquet Mimosa Flight (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)

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Other Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park 

Award Wieners (Available March 1 through April 23; mobile order available) 

  • Brewery X Sangria Hard Seltzer

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza: BBQ-spiced chicken, house-made BBQ Sauce, red onion, and chopped cilantro (Available by the slice or a whole pie) (New)
  • No-Bake Peanut Butter-Salted Pretzel Cheesecake with a cookies and cream crust topped with chocolate-coated salted pretzels and chocolate ganache (New)

Cappuccino Cart (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Chocolate-Espresso Loaf: Chocolate-espresso cake filled with chocolate mousse and topped with dark chocolate ganache and chocolate and white chocolate curls (New)
  • Honeydew Milk Tea with coconut-lychee jelly topped with a creamy citrus foam (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

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Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Butter Cake à la Mode: Butter cake topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream (New) 

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Strawberry Horchata: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage with strawberry sauce (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Strawberry Horchata with Spiced Rum: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage with strawberry sauce and spiced rum

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Hollywood Lounge (Available March 1 through April 30; mobile order available) 

  • Chicken Lollipop: Beer-brined chicken with poblano mashed potatoes, caramelized fennel, and fried carrots (New)
  • Kiwi Tequila Mule: Tequila, lime juice, and kiwi syrup topped with ginger beer (New)
  • Prickly Pear Vodka Mule: Vodka, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup topped with ginger beer (New)
  • Whiskey Mule: Whiskey, lime juice, and simple syrup topped with ginger beer and a mint sprig (New) 
  • Passion Fruit Mojito: Light rum, passion fruit syrup, and limeade topped with soda water and garnished with a mint sprig (New)
  • Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (New)
  • Listel Grain de Gris Rosé (New)
  • Kunde Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (New)
  • Mule Flight (New)

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Lamplight Lounge (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Turf and a Little Bit of Surf: Filet mignon, aromatic cauliflower purée, soy-glazed potatoes, grilled asparagus, mushrooms, and black garlic-red wine reduction served with a side of shrimp toast (New)
  • Strawberry-Lychee Shortcake Donuts: Lychee-glazed donuts with strawberry shortcake crumbles served with vanilla bean ice cream and lychee dip (New)

Mendocino Terrace (Available March 1 through April 28; mobile order available) 

  • GoGi “Goldie” Chardonnay (New)
  • Château Margüi Rosé 1784 (New)
  • Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (New)
  • Disney Family Wine Flight (New)

Pym Tasting Lab (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Pint-sized Pints Mini Flight (New) 

Paradise Beer Garden (Available Feb. 29 through April 22) 

  • Stereo Brewing Company Perfect Day IPA
  • Bottle Logic Brewing Fuzzy Logic IPA (New)
  • Mother Earth Brew Co. Cali Creamin’ Peaches & Cream Ale (New)
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Liquid Hoppiness IPA (New)
  • Noble Ale Works Naughty Sauce Stout (New)
  • Victory Brewing Company Golden Monkey (New)
  • Chapman Crafted Beer Social Butterfly Wheat Ale (New)
  • Golden Road Brewing Ride On Tropical IPA
  • 2 Towns Ciderhouse Strawberry Lemonade Cider (New)
  • Fun & Fruity Flight (New)
  • Build Your Own Flight (New)

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Paradise Garden Grill (Available Feb. 29 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Sisig Burrito: Seasoned pork, onions, serrano peppers, garlic fried rice, scrambled egg, and marinated tomatoes with a side of chicharrones and vinegar dipping sauce (New) 
  • Chicken Musakhan: Roasted spiced half chicken and sumac stewed onions on flatbread with a Mediterranean salad and a garlic yogurt dipping sauce (New)
  • Tacos Gobernador: Chipotle-marinated shrimp tacos with pepper jack served with Spanish rice and refried beans
  • Loaded Baked Potato: Seasoned steak tips and BBQ baked beans topped with cheese sauce, tangy slaw, and green onions (New) (Plant-based)
  • Cheese Quesadilla (Disney Check Meal)

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  • Pistachio Cheesecake: New York-style pistachio cheesecake (New)
  • Pineapple-Melon Cocktail: Melon Liqueur, pineapple juice, and a splash of citrus (New)

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Smokejumpers Grill (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available) 

  • Pastrami Fries: Crinkle-cut fries topped with cheese sauce, pastrami, Smokejumpers Grill sauce, and pickles (New) 

Sonoma Terrace (Available March 1 through April 28; mobile order available)

  • Charcuterie Flatbread: Chef’s selection of deli and cured meats, mozzarella, caramelized onions, and chopped pepperoncini served with pepperoncini dip (New) 

Studio Catering Co. (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available) 

  • Chicken Lollipop: Beer-brined chicken with poblano mashed potatoes, caramelized fennel, and fried carrots (New)

Select Outdoor Vending Locations (Available Feb. 29 through April 22)

  • Loaded Carnitas Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce, salsa verde, cilantro, and onion (New)
  • Modelo Especial
  • Unsung Brewing Co MetaPlex IPA
  • Cantaritos By Jarritos Mandarin Hard Soda (New)

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Churros at Hollywood Land (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Cannoli Churro: Churro rolled in cinnamon-sugar topped with cannoli cream, chocolate chips, and puff pastry (New)

Churros near Goofy’s Sky School (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Spice Shortbread Churro: Spiced shortbread sugar with cookie butter drizzle (New)

Señor Buzz Churros  (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Unforgettable Bing Bong Churro: Shortbread cookie sugar and strawberry jelly with sprinkled icing (New)

Willie’s Churros (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Butterscotch Banana Churro: Churro rolled in banana sugar topped with butterscotch icing, butterscotch drops, and banana chip crumble (New) 

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Novelties Available Throughout the Disneyland Resort 

  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
    • Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge, Mendocino Terrace, and Sonoma Terrace
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
    • Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge, Mendocino Terrace, and Sonoma Terrace

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Hearthstone Lounge (Available April 19)

  • “A Walk on the Silverado Trail” Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food & Wine Experience: Hosted amongst the notable collection of historical California art at the venerable Hearthstone Lounge, sip a curated selection of the Silverado Trail’s exquisite wines delightfully paired with plates specially crafted by the talented hotel culinary team. Meet the chefs and sommeliers of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa as well as experts from the wine industry in an indoor-outdoor culinary experience. (Age 21 and older)
Disneyland Hotel

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (Available March 11 and 25 and April 8 and 22)

  • Mixology Class at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Lounge: Learn to make a classic tiki libation in the legendary Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. After enjoying your hand-crafted cocktail, indulge in tray-passed hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the sounds of the island at the outdoor fireplace. Take home a Trader Sam’s fan favorite tiki mug as a souvenir of your adventure. (Age 21 and older)

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Downtown Disney District 

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Calabrian Chili Glazed Salmon: 6 oz. pan roasted salmon covered in a Calabrian chili glaze served over a carrot and parsnip purée and miso-marinated bok choy (New) 
  • Blood Orange Arugula Salad: Arugula tossed in a blood orange vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese, croutons, crispy prosciutto, and blood orange segments (New) 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • BT Fish & Chips Sandwich: Battered cod, Down East Tartar Sauce, malt vinegar and black pepper spice, black pepper fries, and lemon and dill slaw (New) 

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Grilled Mexican Seabass: Gulf shrimp and heirloom tomato salad, Tasso potato cake, and yellow bell pepper emulsion paired with Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc (New) 

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Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Vesuvio: Hand-tossed dough, pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, and capers drizzled with California hot honey (New)
  • Wine Flight: Choose three 3 oz. pours from a selection of California and Italian wines

Salt & Straw (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Pink Rose & Watermelon Sorbet: A ripe watermelon and rosé sorbet drizzled in for a crisp tartness that carefully balances the sweetness of the wine

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Filet Sliders: Two filet sliders topped with crispy onions and horseradish cream paired with shoestring fries (New) 

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

There’s clearly so much to see and taste at the festival this year! There’s no limit to the delicious adventures you can have, particularly during a festival.

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) 

Universal CityWalk Hollywood February 2024 Offerings

Universal CityWalk

Universal CityWalk Hollywood Invites Guests to Wine, Dine, Shop, and More in February.

With CityWalk’s proximity to Universal Studios’ production lot and adjacency to the theme park, whose rides and attractions are inspired by today’s most compelling movie and television properties, it’s no surprise that Universal CityWalk Hollywood has consistently been the epicenter for film buffs and fans seeking an environment that matches the excitement of their favorite blockbuster movie.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen: An extra sweet treat is in store at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen with The Sweetheart Milkshake, a limited-time specialty milkshake that is available now through February 21, 2024. The Sweetheart is ideal for sharing and is deliciously crafted with vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, buttercream frosting, festive sprinkles, whipped topping, chocolate-covered strawberry and topped with sweetheart candies.

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Universal Cinema: Date night awaits… Enjoy dinner at any one of Universal CityWalk’s top-tier restaurants and catch the latest blockbuster at the Universal Cinema featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres. Now through summer, guests can receive 10% off their dinner at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen with the purchase of a same-day Universal Cinema movie ticket.

Voodoo Doughnuts: Now through February 14, guests can purchase a variety of delectable treats in honor of Valentine’s Day at Voodoo Doughnuts, including the Conversation Hearts, Valentine’s Sprinkle Cake, Box of Love and Chocolate Sweetheart doughnuts. From March 14 – 17, Voodoo will celebrate the luck of the Irish with a specialty St. Patrick’s Day doughnut.

Universal Monsters Tribute Store: Opening later this month, the Universal Monsters Tribute Store at Production Central is the place to shop for everyone celebrating horror all year long. Each section of the store features an iconic classic Universal Monster, including The Mummy, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolf Man, with unique apparel, accessories, glassware and collectibles.

NBC Sports Grill & Brew:  Let’s get happy with Happy Hour at NBC Sports Grill on weekdays from 2 – 5 pm. From a night out with friends and family to date night, the eclectic menu includes select draft beer, wine, cocktails and hearty burgers such as the NBC Classic, BBQ Burger and Jalapeno Burger. The Happy Hour menu offers a variety of sharable snacks, including Fried Pickles, Chips and Queso, Loaded Fries or Tots, Pretzel Bites and Chicken Tenders.

Valet Parking with validation is conveniently available to guests visiting Universal CityWalk’s full-service restaurants, which also includes The Dessert Foundry, part of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen.  Costs vary based on time spent at CityWalk, from $10 when visiting for up to 2.5 hours and $15 when visiting for 2.5-3.5 hours. The cost increases after 3.5 hours.  Additionally, movie-goers can enjoy $5 move parking at Universal Cinema with the purchase of General Parking and a movie ticket; restrictions apply.

More information about Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

Stitch Attacks Snacks Popcorn Collection Now Available

Stitch

The Stitch Attacks Snacks Collection is back with the second release from this 12-month continuity series, starring the insatiable alien with his latest snack of choice: popcorn!

The Stitch Attacks Snacks Popcorn Collection features an adorable plush of Stitch enthusiastically enjoying a box of puffy popcorn while wearing a colorful popcorn-patterned shirt.

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The mischievous alien can also be found sharing the yummy snack with his friend Angel in the limited edition pin set.

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Every month in 2024, a themed plush and pin set of Stitch enjoying a different tasty treat will be released, and March is looking to be just as mouth-wateringly fun with a snack as sweet as it is colorful: macarons.

Kansas City Chiefs Wins Super Bowl 2024 Going to Disneyland

Super Bowl

The happiest quarterback on earth is headed back to The Happiest Place On Earth! Patrick Mahomes just led Kansas City to a historic overtime win in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and, like so many great players before him, Mahomes celebrated by shouting “I’M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!” This is the third time the Chiefs’ star quarterback has been featured in the famous commercial.

It was an unforgettable experience, especially for Mahomes who earned his third Super Bowl MVP award after sealing the victory with a game-winning touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with three seconds left in overtime.

Mahomes continues a long tradition of superstar players celebrating a Super Bowl championship by shouting “I’m Going to Disneyland.” The iconic phrase is the centerpiece of Disney’s famous Super Bowl commercial which started in 1987 and has added a little pixie dust every year to America’s biggest sporting event. You can catch this year’s commercial starring Mahomes airing this week on TV and social media platforms in English and Spanish.

Mahomes’s performance in Super Bowl LVIII was worthy of a magical celebration. Everyone watching the game will no doubt remember the final drive in which he completed all eight of his pass attempts and rushed for two crucial first downs before throwing the history-making touchdown. This is the third time Mahomes has been named the Super Bowl MVP.

Fans can help commemorate the Chiefs championship at Disneyland Resort on Monday, February 12, 2024 afternoon. If you plan on being in the park, you might see Mahomes enjoying the day while experiencing some of the park’s signature attractions. He will also be featured in a cavalcade with some of your favorite Disney characters so be sure to join the celebration on the parade route from “it’s a small world” all the way down to Main Street U.S.A., at 2 p.m. PT.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes New Trailer

Check out the new trailer for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle. Character posters for the new entry in the studio’s global, epic franchise, are also available (see below).

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4DX, and premium screens everywhere.

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is directed by Wes Ball (the “Maze Runner” trilogy) and stars Owen Teague (“IT”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (“Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”). The screenplay is by Josh Friedman (“War of the Worlds”) and Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver (“Avatar: The Way of Water”) and Patrick Aison (“Prey”), based on characters created by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and the producers are Wes Ball, Joe Hartwick, Jr., p.g.a. (“The Maze Runner”), Rick Jaffa, p.g.a., Amanda Silver, p.g.a., Jason Reed, p.g.a. (“Mulan”), with Peter Chernin (the “Planet of the Apes” trilogy) and Jenno Topping (“Ford v. Ferrari”) serving as executive producers.

Universal Pictures “Wicked” – First Look

Wicked

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Marvel Deadpool & Wolverine Official Teaser

Deadpool

During the Big Game (SuperBowl 2024), Marvel Studios released the first trailer for the highly anticipated “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE.”

Shawn Levy directs “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE” which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.

Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy and Lauren Shuler Donner produce with Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, George Dewey, Simon Kinberg and Jonathon Komack Martin serving as executive producers. “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE” is written by Ryan Reynolds & Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick & Zeb Wells & Shawn Levy.

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Marvel Studios’ “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE” opens in U.S. & Canadian movie theaters on July 26, and will be available in IMAX, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, Cinemark XD and premium screens everywhere.

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