“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip” follows 11-year-old Alexander and his family as they embark on a dream Spring Break vacation to Mexico City only to have all their plans go terribly wrong when they discover a cursed idol. The family is put to the test until they resolve to return the idol to its rightful home.
The film, which stars Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, Paulina Chávez, Rose Portillo, Cristo Fernández, Harvey Guillén, Mabel Cadena, Michelle Buteau, and introducing Thom Nemer, with Cheech Marin, is directed by Marvin Lemus and written by Matt Lopez, based on the book “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst. The producers are Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, p.g.a., Dan Cohen, Lisa Henson, p.g.a., with Eva Longoria, Emily Morris, and Shelly Strong serving as executive producers.
Alexander Garcia (Thom Nemer) has always believed he has the worst luck in the world, so when his mom Val (Eva Longoria) devises a plan to bring her seemingly disconnected family on a fancy vacation to Mexico City aboard a luxury RV as part of her travel writing job, he is sure it will end in disaster.
Despite his fears, the family – including dad Frank (Jesse Garcia), teen sister Mia (Paulina Chávez), Grandma Lidia (Rose Portillo), and Grandpa Gil (Cheech Marin) – set out, only to find absolutely everything is going terribly wrong. When the family discovers an ancient, cursed idol may be to blame, they must work together to return it to where it belongs.
All-New Family Comedy Starring Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, and Cheech Marin to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ March 28
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, presents a fresh take of poignant themes, electrifying score, and heartfelt storytelling in Tick, Tick… Boom!, directed by H. Adam Harris. Set in New York circa 1990, this semi-autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the creator of Rent, brings a touching tale of creativity, ambition, and friendship. Jon (Luc Clopton) a young composer navigating the challenges of pursuing his dreams while balancing personal relationships with his girlfriend Susan (Lena Ceja) and best friend Michael (Mario Houle). The relentlessly ticking countdown of his looming 30th birthday pestering over his mind. Jon pressures himself struggling to become a successful musical theater composer like his idol, Stephen Sondheim.
Tick, Tick… Boom! offers glimpses of the themes, music, and ideas Larson would later expand upon in his legendary and iconic musical, Rent. After Larson’s untimely death, playwright David Auburn adapted Tick, Tick… Boom! from a one-man show to its intimate three-actor format, preserving Larson’s vision. In 2021, Lin-Manuel Miranda directed a critically acclaimed film adaptation of the musical starring Andrew Garfield.
This honorable prelude and after mint to the success and popularity of the musical Rent speaks more volumes to those who are familar with that production. New audiences walking in without the previous knowledge context to the dramatic rock opera or its creator, may have a harder and longer time warming up to this musical of a struggling artist. A girlfriend wanting to get married and move out of the city.
A best friend selling out of a musical theater dream for a career making big bucks. Recognizable elements that provide the building blocks to Rent reach its peak at the very end when everything comes into perspective with Jon’s fate. Life events and choices like these may seem unrelated and question what it all means until the finale.
The Chance Theater conceptualized a refreshing take to a relatively intimate story with a small cast. Such a wide stage is usually reserved for bigger musical productions of wider caliber. But the creative direction utilized its space well with its set design. A dingy apartment, messy workspace, couch for car scenes, and brick-layered rooftop all appearing, closing in, and opening up space as Jon’s mind expands and contracts different moments of his life. As if his sense of time and place merging into one and falling apart with the ticking of descending countdown.
An open love letter to any artist struggling with their craft. A self-appointed time table may be more relatable for young people in their 20’s and especially in the 1990s. Today’s sensibilities and technological progress may be out of reach and touch with certain audience members. But the show is deliberately left open to appearing incomplete and accessible. Some lessons can only be learned and earned through hardship and not all creators reap the benefits of their success.
The three performers do a respectable and honorable service to the spiritual story and creative mentality of Johnathan Larson. Luc Clopton and Lena Ceja pull much expertise from their respective roles from the Chance Theater’s production of Rent a couple seasons ago. Luc’s intense body and facial expressions translates vividly onstage. Lena and Mario Houle display their acting range with the different characters Jon finds himself with undoubtedly separate from their principle counterparts. A personal favorite amongst the musical numbers remains to be the ironically comical telephone exchange between Jon and Susan in “Therapy”.
Tick, Tick… Boom is playing at the Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA on select times from February 1 to February 23, 2025. The show’s running time is 90 minutes with no intermission. For more information including ticket sales, visit www.chancetheater.com or call (888) 455-4212.
Bath and Body Works has announced an enchanting new collection that features six brand new fragrances inspired by some of the most beloved Disney Princess characters. Featuring scents inspired by Disney’s Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana and Tiana, the collection is available February 11 and 12 for loyalty members and wider starting February 16 in stores and online at bathandbodyworks.com.
Immerse yourself in the magic of Disney with Bath & Body Works’ new Princess Collection. From enchanting fine fragrance mists and luxurious body creams to sparkling lip glosses and charming home décor, this 85-piece collection offers something for every royal at heart. Each of the six unique scents embodies the personality of a different Disney Princess. Select your icon below and embark on a fragrant journey to discover your signature princess scent!
Ariel
The Ariel collection incorporates notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral waters that embodies Ariel’s courage to explore new worlds and be resilient.
Belle
The Belle collection encourages fans to dare to be different, confident and comfortable being themselves including notes of rose petals, sparkling buttercup and whipped vanilla in the fragrance.
Cinderella
The Cinderella collection features notes of gardenia petals, enchanting musk and sapphire blue amber, representing Cinderella’s tendency to never give up and treat everyone with respect.
Jasmine
The Jasmine collection embodies how she defines her own path and stands up for what’s right including notes of sparkling jasmine flower, jeweled currants and soft woods.
Moana
The Moana collection represents Moana’s bold and strong-willed spirit to explore beyond the horizon, featuring notes of lush green palms, plumeria breeze and coconut water.
Tiana
The Tiana collection is inspired by her drive and focus to make a dream real. The fragrance includes notes of delicate water lily, gilded amber and shimmering bayou woods.
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. In theaters, May 23.
Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, introducing Maia Kealoha. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Louie Provost, Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers.
During the Big Game, Marvel Studios released a new trailer and poster for the upcoming feature film “Thunderbolts*.”
Marvel Studios also announced the exciting news that Son Lux will be scoring “Thunderbolts*.” The three-member, American experimental band was Oscar® and BAFTA- nominated for their score for 2022’s best picture “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
In “Thunderbolts*,” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?
Returning to their Marvel Cinematic Universe roles are Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Hannah John-Kamen and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The cast also includes newcomers to the MCU—Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer and Wendell Edward Pierce.
Jake Schreier directs “Thunderbolts*”with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D’Esposito, Brian Chapek and Jason Tamez serve as executive producers.
Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” opens in U.S. theaters on May 2, 2025.
A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. In theaters July 2.
Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind.
Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.
Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure the genetic material. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on a forbidden island that had once housed an undisclosed research facility for Jurassic Park. There, in a terrain populated by dinosaurs of vastly different species, they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades.
Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team member; Critics Choice and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.
The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).
Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of last summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. In Theaters June 13.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).
How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX® Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX® technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.
Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.
Mark your calendars, everyone! The much-anticipated ChocWalk in the Park is returning to Disneyland Resort on August 3, 2025, and registration is officially open! This incredible event brings together thousands of people for a fun-filled walk through the Disney parks, all while raising crucial funds for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
Why ChocWalk Matters
ChocWalk isn’t just a walk in the park (though walking through Disneyland before it opens is pretty awesome!). It’s a powerful way to support CHOC’s vital work in providing exceptional healthcare to children in Orange County and beyond. The funds raised through ChocWalk help CHOC deliver:
Cutting-edge medical care: CHOC is a leading pediatric healthcare system, offering advanced treatments and specialized care for a wide range of conditions.
Essential support services: Beyond medical treatment, CHOC provides crucial support services for families, including mental health resources, social services, and financial assistance.
Groundbreaking research: ChocWalk contributions fuel research that leads to innovative treatments and cures for childhood illnesses.
By participating in ChocWalk, you’re directly impacting the lives of children and families facing medical challenges, giving them hope and a brighter future.
Get Ready for ChocWalk 2025!
Here’s how you can join the ChocWalk movement and make a difference:
Register today: Secure your spot for this unforgettable event! Visit the official ChocWalk website to register as an individual or create a team with your friends and family.
Start fundraising: Every dollar counts! Set a fundraising goal and reach out to your network for support. Get creative with your fundraising efforts – host a bake sale, organize a raffle, or ask for donations in lieu of birthday gifts.
Spread the word: Help us raise awareness about ChocWalk and CHOC’s mission by sharing this blog post and telling your friends and family about the event.
Prepare for the walk: Get ready for an early morning adventure at Disneyland! Wear comfortable shoes, bring your team spirit, and get ready to experience the magic of Disney while supporting a worthy cause.
Let’s Make ChocWalk 2025 the Best One Yet!
ChocWalk is a testament to the power of community coming together to make a difference. Join us on August 3, 2025, as we walk for the kids of CHOC and help them get back to being kids. Register today and let’s make this year’s ChocWalk the most successful one yet!
Disney Cruise Line invites families on unforgettable summer adventures to and favorite ports of call around the world during the 2026 season. With a soon-to-be expanded eight-ship fleet, there will be more Disney Cruise Line itineraries to choose from than ever before.
From the pristine shorelines of Alaska and the charming cobblestone streets in the British Isles, to sun-drenched beaches in The Bahamas and the vibrant, historical cities of Italy, to the endless opportunities for exploration onboard the Disney Adventure departing from the shores of Singapore, these Disney Cruise Line sailings will offer every flavor of vacation.
Booking windows include:
Monday, Feb. 10: Open for Pearl Castaway Club
Tuesday, Feb. 11: Open for Platinum Castaway Club, Golden Oak and WDW Club 33
Wednesday, Feb.12: Open for Gold Castaway Club
Thursday, Feb. 13: Open for Silver Castaway Club, Disney Vacation Club + AbD Insiders
Monday, Feb. 17: Open for General Bookings
For more information and to book a Disney Cruise Line package, fill out this FREE QUOTE FORM and a Travel agent will get in touch with you soon.
Alaskan Adventures from Vancouver
With the introduction of a second ship to Alaska, Disney Cruise Line will return with even more sailings bound for the picturesque glacial landscape of North America. Beginning in May, both the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder will embark on seven-night voyages from Vancouver, Canada. Ports of call will include Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, all famous for their prehistoric glaciers, rich histories and eclectic shopping. Cruisers will also discover the incomparable natural beauty of Alaska when they visit Dawes Glacier, a majestic tidewater glacier that towers over 600-feet tall.
New European Escapes
For the first time, the Disney Dream will call on the island city of Cagliari, located in Sardinia, Italy, a brand-new destination for Disney Cruise Line. As the Disney Dream returns to Europe for the summer, it will invite guests to travel to picture-perfect ports across Italy, Greece, Croatia, Malta, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
The Disney Dream will kick off summer with a 14-night transatlantic crossing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Barcelona, Spain. Departing from Barcelona or Civitavecchia, Italy, the Disney Dream will then set sail on seven- to twelve-night Mediterranean cruises. Guests will call upon popular Greek islands to visit the blue-topped spires in Santorini, the famous windmills of Mykonos, ancient landmarks in Rhodes, and many more scenic locales.
The Disney Dream will finish out the season with three-, four-, and seven-night sailings out of Southampton, United Kingdom to Northern Europe and the Norwegian Fjords. Exploration awaits guests in the quaint, idyllic village of Olden, Norway; the seaside capital of Copenhagen, Denmark; the rocky shores of Portland, United Kingdom; and many more exciting ports of call.
Tropical Getaways from Central Florida
Guests seeking a sunny escape will be able to depart from Port Canaveral, Florida on three different Disney Cruise Line ships to destinations in The Bahamas and Eastern or Western Caribbean, including stops at Disney’s tropical retreats, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
Both offering Bahamian itineraries, the Disney Fantasy will set sail on four- and five-night voyages and the Disney Wish will depart on three- and four-night voyages. The Disney Fantasy will also offer a 10-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Disney Treasure will embark on seven-night sailings to Eastern or Western Caribbean, giving guests a chance to soak up rays on the beautiful beaches of Tortola, British Virgin Isles; Falmouth, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico and more.
Sunny Vacations from South Florida
Departing on four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, the Disney Destiny, which launches in November of 2025, will visit Nassau, The Bahamas, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The Disney Destiny will also offer two seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean during the summer season.
Explorations at Sea from Singapore
The Disney Adventure, which will set sail in December 2025, will offer a lineup of three- and four-night itineraries from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore from April through summer 2026. Onboard the Disney Adventure, guests will unlock epic experiences that celebrate beloved stories from Disney, Pixar and Marvel. From three brand-new, Marvel-themed attractions at sea to an array of dining options and Broadway-style musical spectaculars including “Remember,” developed exclusively for the Disney Adventure, there is much in store for guests to discover.
For more information and to book a Disney Cruise Line package, fill out this FREE QUOTE FORM and a Travel agent will get in touch with you soon.
Luxury candy boutique Sugarfina is making Valentine’s Day extra special with a collection of candies so sweet, you (or your lucky recipient) will be smitten. Detailed in limited edition packaging and filled with new candy flavors, this launch is irresistibly adorable.
Special delivery! The 2025 Valentine’s Day Collection celebrates love, sweetness, and the timeless charm of ‘love letters’. Inspired by the joy of opening heartfelt notes from a loved one, this assortment features mail-inspired packaging that beautifully captures the sweetest essence of the holiday. From the Love Mail Candy Tasting Collection, and the Pink Tin Candy Mailbox, to the Milk Chocolate Red Velvet and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Creme love letter chocolate bars, these treats are guaranteed to be the sweetest love letters you’ll ever share.
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like the candy! Known for their artisanal candies from around the world, Sugarfina’s newest collection showcases a variety of charming candies as beautiful as they are delicious. Complete with cutesy phrases, say hello to “Cheers to Us” Champagne Bears®, “Pucker Up” Sugar Lips®, “Berry Sweet” Sour Strawberries, “Olive You” Martini Olive Almonds, and “Sweet Heart” Strawberry Hearts Candy Cubes®. The festive flavors can be found in a Heart Shaped 2 Piece and 3 Piece Candy Bento Box® detailed with a limited-edition gold foiling heart print.
Perfect for Galentines and Valentines alike, Sugarfina is introducing a new Sweet & Sour Candy Mix Bag, Valentine’s Day Taster Packs (perfect for gifting as a pack or individually), Champagne & Caviar Gift Sets, a Pink 9 Piece Keepsake Candy Trunk, and a Strawberry Champagne Bears® Celebration Bottle.
“We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 Valentine’s Day collection,” said Scott LaPorta, CEO and Co-Investor of Sugarfina. “This year’s assortment is all about combining luxury and fun with the finest flavors, bringing joy and celebration to every relationship. Whether you’re sharing with a loved one, treating yourself, or sending a thoughtful gift, we have something that’s sure to make this Valentine’s Day extra special.”
A special limited engagement premiere of Pixar Putt, the whimsical pop-up 18-hole mini golf course experience featuring favorite moments from Disney and Pixar’s most beloved films is opening on Friday, February 7 at the Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The course will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (closing at 10 p.m.). Prices start at $25.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.PIXARPUTT.COM. Advance booking is highly encouraged. Tickets at the venue’s box office for purchase by credit card only and subject to availability. For group events visit www.pixarputt.com.
Parking for the event is available at the Pixar Putt Hotel with the first 3 hours free and standard rates apply after that time.
Pixar Putt is made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Elemental, Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E and Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Pixar Putt is set to take players of all ages to infinity…and beyond!
The pop-up golf course also makes for a fun-filled family experience, a great date night or girls’ night out!
