Loungefly has announced a new collection in collaboration with McDonald’s USA. Inspired by the brand’s retro characters and bold colors, the new collection provides fans with mouth-watering backpacks and related accessories, available February on Loungefly.com and at select retailers. The collection also includes a special web-exclusive Hamburglar Cosplay Mini Backpack available for purchase exclusively on Loungefly.com.
Fans will have more reasons to say “I’m lovin’ it” with the collection’s bright red and yellow color palette, featuring classic designs and beloved McDonaldland characters, including Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie the Early Bird.
The premium collection includes a mini backpack (MSRP: $80.00) inspired by Ronald McDonald’s iconic jumpsuit, web-exclusive Hamburglar cosplay mini backpack (MSRP: $90), a mini backpack (MSRP: $80.00) resembling a tasty Happy Meal®, purple Crossbody backpack of Grimace (MSRP: $60.00), an additional crossbody (MSRP: $60.00) and matching cardholder (MSRP: $25.00) shaped like the perfectly salted World Famous Fries®, and a striped wallet (MSRP: $40.00) featuring Ronald and friends.
Loungefly intricately designs its backpacks, wallets, crossbody bags, apparel and small accessories to tell wearable stories inspired by the most beloved properties in the world. Crafted with care and precision, Loungefly leaves no detail overlooked. Fans can find value in every stitch, from bag zippers to printed linings, that showcases an authentic passion for the fandom that they proudly wear.
Additionally, Loungefly’s parent company Funko recently announced unique, must-have Pop! figures of Ronald McDonald and friends, and all are available now on Funko.com.
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is more than just a name that is a mouthful. The steampunk inspired sweet factory is a full service dining experience featuring gastropub style food offerings serving up mouth-watering selections that absolutely delights all the senses. Reigniting the flame of themed restaurant experiences, this new addition to Universal Citywalk at Universal Studios Hollywood is stuffed with eye candy from floor to ceiling.
Every inch of the establishment is filled to the brim with detailed props, set design, costumed servers, gears, pipes, airships, and even characters. Guests can meet and take photos with the inventive proprietors, Penelope and Jacques. It’s a brilliant tasty sparkle for those looking for an additional exciting themed experience in the resort.
Atmosphere
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Jacques and Penelope
Framed pictures of cacao bean and sugar cane
Framed pictures of chocolate machinery
Sculpture made entirely out of chocolate
Sculpture made entirely out of chocolate
The food menu is just as extensive as the sugary treats. Only a small sample was taste tasted, but immediate favorites include the creamy avocado bruschetta, buttery croque monsieur, wild mushroom and chicken risotto, and the sweet potato smash. The menu also includes gourmet salads, flatbreads, burgers, and pork loins. Be sure to read what is included in the entrees as chocolate may sneak up as a special ingredient. The same goes for specialty cocktails in the libations list.
Although diners may find chocolate in stouts, vodka, and whiskeys, we actually preferred the Candy Smith’s Sweet Tooth (Tito’s Vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit puree, lime) was more to our liking. You can’t leave the table without a sugary delight to complete the course. Every dessert item will undoubtly be rich even for those with a sweet tooth. Be sure to bring a friend or two to help take in the bliss. The highly recommended triple chocolate bread pudding proved to be manageable from the endless over-stimulating choices.
Food and Dessert
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Chocolate Almond Bread - $5.95
Avocado Bruschetta - $11.95
Pork Belly Sliders - $15.95
Croque Monsieur - $16.95
Tour de France - $18.95
Chicken Bercy - $23.95
Braised Short Rib - $26.95
Crafted Lubations
Super Foods Salad - $16.95
Seasoned Roasted Vegetables
Sweet Potato Smash
Wild Mushroom Chicken Risotto - $19.95
Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese - $23.95
Classic French Chocolate Mousse - $11
Chocolate Cream Pie - $10.00
Chocolate Potted Cream - $11.00
Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding - $12.00
Chocolate Créme Brulee - $11.00
Flourless Chocolate Gooey Cake - $12.00
Dessert Sampler
Chocolate Brioche S'mores - $12.95
Berries & Creme Waffle - $10.95
If walk-ins and table reservations are jammed, no need to fret as there is plentiful to find from the ground floor to exceed your needs. The specialty milkshake counter offers 13 varieties of overstuffed milkshakes and 8 oversized sundaes. The portion sizes need to be seen to be believed. We want to return to sink our teeth into the key lime pie milkshake and the pineapple upside cake milkshake (which is also vegan). Surefire favorites are going to the strawberry cheesecake, espresso buzz, and marshmallow crisp.
Just across from the milkshakes is the libations bar for adult beverages. On the other end of the emporium is a candy shop for more edible delectables behind the cold cases. Displaying a variety of flavorful concoctions from truffles, macarons, cake balls, chocolate shots, pretzel sticks, marshmallows, and crispy treats. The colors bring you in, but the flavors will keep you coming back for lavender, mango chamoy, churro, s’mores, tiramisu, matcha, and much more.
Candy, Milkshake, Libation Bars
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Jacque's Specialty Milkshakes
Milkshake counter
Milkshake Ingredients
Libations bar
Cake Balls
Chocolate Shots
Chocolate Flan
Confectionery
Truffles
Crispy Treat, Pecan Patty, Cereal Cluster
Pretzel sticks and marshmallows
Macarons
Packaged morsels abound on the store shelves. From marshmallow pops, gourmet lollipops, flavored coffee, chocolate bars, cotton candy, and more in appealing sets. Be your own chocolatier by filling your own bag of candy. This makes for a convenient stop for a sweet quick fix.
Packaged Treats
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Chocolate treasures
Marshmallow pop
Mashmallow pop
Gourmet lollipop
Flavored coffee
Salted caramel spoons
Chocolate Squares
Flavored popcorn
Fill your own bag of candy
Candy dispenser
Flavored popcorn
Cotton candy tub
Commemorate your visit to this one-of-a-kind themed experience with a spirited momento from fanciful collectibles, themed souvenirs, crafty apparel, tote bags, glass jars, mugs, chains, pins, and magnet bottle opener.
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen is a very welcome addition to the line-up of sit-down table service, milkshake bar, candy shop, and adjacent store wrapped in a wonderfully themed atmosphere that stands on its own. It’s a dream come true for every person ready to satisfy that gnawing sweet tooth. You can’t go wrong with any choice. An instant favorite as the cherry on top to the end of a fun-filled day at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. An abundant supply of things to try for every visit. Make room for a second, third, and more servings to the newest and sweetest kitchen in Universal Citywalk.
Hasbro, a global branded entertainment leader, and Funko Games has announced a new multi-year licensing partnership that brings together the biggest names in games to reimagine the mother of all party games: Cranium 25th Anniversary Edition. In addition, the duo is unveiling a refreshed line of Cranium classics and a new original children’s game – designed by Funko Games.
Cranium was first introduced to the market in 1998. Its clever design combines several popular party game activities across art, trivia, language, and performance into one game, creating an experience where “everyone shines.” It was one-of-a-kind and a near-instant success, becoming profitable in just six months before taking the title of the fastest-selling independent board game ever in 2001, according to Inc. The game and its iconic Creative Cat, Data Head, Word Worm, and Star Performer characters spawned half-a-dozen other brands in just 10 years before being sold to Hasbro in 2008.
“We’re beyond thrilled to release this reimagined Cranium experience for fans, on its silver anniversary,” said Deirdre Cross, General Manager of Funko Games. “The game’s enduring popularity is a testament to its creative design, easy-to-learn appeal, and the fun it’s provided to millions of players during its first 25 years.”
The partnership announcement comes as both companies are experiencing great market success as recognized leaders in their respective fields: Hasbro as a leader in creating engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, and Funko Games as a celebrated game design studio under the banner of Funko, the king of pop culture with more than 1,000 entertainment, sports, and celebrity licenses.
“Hasbro is thrilled to work with Funko Games to celebrate Cranium’s 25th anniversary by bringing these brand-new games to fans this year,” said Jess Richardson, Vice President, Global Toys & Games, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro. “Funko is a true leader in the world of pop culture and helping turn brands into a lifestyle with innovative products for fans of all ages. We’re confident that under their leadership this beloved, classic brand will reach icon status for a new generation.”
Available this Spring at major retailers, here are additional details about the new line of Cranium games from Hasbro and Funko Games:
The classic game for your whole brain is back with new activities and all new content! Dig into words with Word Worm. Show off your knowledge with Data Head. Bring some artistic flair with Creative Cat. And let your Star Performer shine!
Get the party started with 18 outrageously fun activities, that include classics from the entire Cranium line, and new activities that hit on all four quadrants – with hundreds of all-new cards and updated content!
Ages 12+
4+ players
MSRP: $34.99 USD
Broadly available Spring 2023
Cranium Big Brain: Detective Game:
Your brain is a REALLY big place – and if you can imagine it, it fits! But in big places, things go missing all the time. Explore inside the Cranium brain and help each other figure out what happened in all the mysteries, puzzles, and ‘find it’ sets of “Imagination Land!”
Play solo or cooperatively with others, with brain teasing, storytelling, and discovery exercises to educate and engage. Graduated play modes provide solo and team challenges for kids of all ages. Gameplay is focused around the massive 880 square-inch game board, richly illustrated with hundreds of mysteries to solve!
Ages 5+
1 – 4 players
MSRP: $22.99 USD
Available early Summer 2023
Cranium Hullabaloo:
The beloved high-energy game from Cranium is back – with all new app-driven game modes and gameplay. Kids will listen closely and then bounce, boogie, high-five, and show what they can do along with Cranium Hullabaloo.
This TOTY award-winning game teaches kids creative problem-solving through listening, cooperation, friendly competition, and quick thinking – in ways that will keep them coming back for more. Straightforward, app-driven gameplay with thousands of game variations provides hours of fun and added game modes age up the fun as kids grow older.
Ages 3+
1 – 6 players
MSRP: $19.99 USD
Available early Summer 2023
Cranium Hoopla:
Race against the clock in this hilarious cooperative party game! Use your whole brain to give hints to your fellow players – make micro-sized drawings, gesture like a T-Rex, come up with zany word clues… but be quick!
You only have 15 minutes to guess them all! Hoopla features beloved classic Cranium gameplay including Cloodle, Soundstage, Tongue-Tied, and Tweener. And the new Advanced Mode with four more activities, takes it to an even more hilarious level!
Now with 900 phrases and eight ways to clue pop culture, along with 300 brand new cards for 2023, this game provides outrageous fun for tweens to adults!
Funko Games has announced the latest assortment of its fandom-inspired Pop! Puzzles featuring beloved pop-culture favorites including SpongeBob SquarePants, Ted Lasso, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic Park.
Since the debut of Pop! Puzzles Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Elf, Funko Games has contributed to the growing popularity of jigsaw puzzles.
Featuring Funko’s signature Pop! Figures, the newest assortment brings fans an immersive pastime experience as they piece together original illustrations inspired by popular films and hit TV shows in pop culture, including Ted Lasso, everyone’s favorite square yellow sponge named SpongeBob, Groot and Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy, and the heroic Alan Grant from Jurassic Park.
Available this Spring 2023 for an MSRP of $14.99, Funko Games’ latest assortment of 500-piece, 18” x 24” puzzles include:
Pop! Puzzle – SpongeBob SquarePants
Pop! Puzzle – Ted Lasso
Pop! Puzzle – Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Pop! Puzzle – Jurassic Park
The new Pop! Puzzle art is custom-created for each property and designed to transport puzzlers into vibrant worlds with a style that is whimsical, original, and above all, fun. Celebrating fandoms and puzzling, the new Pop! Puzzles from Funko Games are sure to bring even more people to the table.
For more information on Funko Games’ full assortment of Pop! Puzzles and retailer availability, please visit funkogames.com.
Loungefly, the premiere fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, Inc., is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Disney’s 1953 animated classic Peter Pan with an all-new collection inspired by the film’s iconic ‘You Can Fly’ scene! Available in February 2023, this assortment is the latest addition to Loungefly’s extensive Disney lineup.
Showcasing Peter Pan and the Darling siblings, including Wendy, John and Michael, soaring through their bedroom with help from the famously sweet and sassy Tinker Bell, the whimsical collection includes Loungefly’s signature mini backpack (MSRP: $80), crossbody bag (MSRP: $75), zip around wallet (MSRP: $40) and lanyard with a cardholder (MSRP: $12).
Accessories are made with high-quality, durable vegan leather, as well as a three-inch collector box pin (MSRP: $20), four-piece pin set (MSRP: $20) and two enamel keychains, featuring Tink’s silver glitter wings and the beloved St. Bernard, Nana (MSRP: $12).
From Stitch Shoppe by Loungefly, the brand’s first high-end apparel line that promotes body positivity, the collection also features meticulously designed clothing, including an embroidered Kelly-style top sprinkled with Tinker Bell’s magical pixie dust (MSRP: $35) and a colorful “Sandy” skirt illustrating Peter Pan and the Darling siblings soaring to Neverland (MSRP: $70), as well as an exclusive crossbody bag shaped as a vintage lantern with Tinker Bell fluttering inside (MSRP: $125).
Loungefly intricately designs its backpacks, wallets, crossbody bags, apparel and small accessories to tell wearable stories inspired by the most beloved franchises in the world. Crafted with care and precision, Loungefly leaves no detail overlooked, so fans can find value in every stitch. From bag zippers to printed linings, Loungefly’s accessories showcase an authentic passion for the fandom that collectors proudly wear.
Visit Loungefly.com to be notified when the Peter Pan 70th Anniversary collection launches.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Disney (Disney100), Post Consumer Brands is participating in the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration with the launch of multiple, limited-edition offerings. As a staple at the breakfast table, Post worked together with Disney to create a one-of-a-kind themed fruity cereal, a new-to-market confetti cake flavored cereal and a special edition collector’s cereal item.
The themed fruity cereal features Disney Mickey Mouse head-shaped silhouette cereal pieces with beloved Disney and Pixar characters on the box. Consumers can purchase this item throughout 2023 to experience the celebration of Disney 100 Years of Wonder at the breakfast table throughout the year. In addition, the new confetti cake flavored cereal will have updated packaging throughout the year to celebrate three different Disney and Pixar characters during specific periods of time. Consumers are invited to collect these unique limited-edition boxes. Both offerings will be available at major mass and grocery retailers nationwide.
For those looking for a premium collector’s item, the main attraction from the Post x Disney cereal collaboration is a special edition of the new confetti cake cereal in a Mickey Mouse-themed collector’s metal tin. Inside the metal case, fans will find a special edition cereal box featuring a retro design inspired by Post and Disney’s first collaboration on Post Toasties cereal in 1934.
The metal tin, which retails for $40, represents a time capsule that inspires fans to remember and appreciate the start of Disney. Fans are encouraged to follow the brand on Instagram (@Post_Cereals) for more details about the exclusive item launch, which will be available exclusively at Walmart.com in limited quantities.
“Post Consumer Brands is honored to join in the celebration of Disney100 alongside other manufacturers creating unique offerings this year,” said Logan Sohn, Senior Brand Manager at Post Consumer Brands. “We are inspired by Disney and the wonder they’ve unlocked for consumers over the past 100 years, and we hope these themed cereal offerings help bring the celebration to life at the breakfast table.”
SeaWorld San Diego is bringing back New Orleans flare, food, and festivities with the return of Mardi Gras. The excitement of Mardi Gras comes to life with a party vibe full of ALL-NEW live music and performances including a New Orleans Jazz band, Mardi-Gras processional, Louisiana-inspired laser show, plus multiple performers, colorful costumes, and festive decor. Guests can indulge in new and returning authentic menu items including king cake, beignets, and gumbo. The event runs every weekend from January 21 to February 26, plus select dates. To get the most out of Mardi Gras and all SeaWorld has to offer, guests can enjoy unlimited visits throughout 2023* for the price of a single day ticket with a 2023 Fun Card.
“We’re excited to bring an even bigger and better Mardi Gras experience to SeaWorld San Diego this year,” said Tim Hamilton, Vice President of Entertainment at SeaWorld San Diego. “Guests are invited to join the soiree because we’re offering a true New Orleans-style party. Just like dancing in the streets, our guests will be dancing through the park and immersed by the sights, sounds, and tastes of a San Diego-style Mardi Gras. Laissez le bon temps rouler!”
Guests are cordially invited to join the park’s colorful cast of performers to let the good times roll. SeaWorld will be jumping with upbeat, musical fun during Mardi Gras with the ALL-NEW Mardi Gras-inspired lively processional led by Mardi Gras Madame, Mama, and full of festive Mardi Gras performers, including stilt walkers, dancers, and jugglers. The processional will move around the park, encouraging park partygoers to join along the way and culminate at the Mardi Gras stage. The processional will end, yet the party continues as the crowd will be treated to a rousing song and dance number, “No Bad News.”
The Mardi Gras stage will also showcase performances by an ALL-NEW New Orleans Good Time Jazz Band, performers from the San Diego Circus Center, and a DJ for non-stop rockin’ fun every event day. During the evening hours, guests can walk through the SeaWorld Tunnel of Lights and enjoy an ALL-NEW special laser Louisiana-inspired light show, both filled with traditional Mardi Gras colors. The festival area will also include a face painting booth, ribbons, lights, masks, and more!
Tastes of New Orleans
Mardi Gras isn’t complete without delicious New Orleans-style food and drinks! Guests will be able to enjoy the tastes of the South with new and returning specialty menu items created for the event.
Guests can indulge in classic food dishes including a choice of Shrimp or Roast Beef Po’Boys, plus Muffulettas and Andouille Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya. Vegetarians can choose from ALL-NEW menu items including a plant-based Dirty Rice, Seafood Jambalaya, and Hush Puppies. A sweet side of Mardi Gras returns with Beignets or guests can opt for the NEW Pecan Praline King Cake, both pair perfectly with a tasty Chicory Coffee. Drink options will also be aplenty, with a beer trailer and mimosa bar serving Mint Juleps, Hurricanes, and Abita New Orleans Beer.
A Year of Fun at SeaWorld
Mardi Gras is just one part of an exciting 2023 event lineup at SeaWorld San Diego. Other upcoming events include:
• Seven Seas Food Festival: March 3-April 30 (Select Dates) SeaWorld is bringing back international flavors, amazing beverage tastings and live music performances with the return of Southern California’s fan favorite Seven Seas Food Festival. In addition to hundreds of tasty bites and delicious drinks, guests can enjoy live music and their favorite animal exhibits, including dolphins, sea lions, bat rays, flamingos, sea otters, and more.
• Viva La Música: May 5 – May 14 (Select Dates)
Experience this festive, family-friendly Latin celebration in a new way as you dance to the hottest music, sample fiery flavors, and much more.
• Arctic Rescue Coaster: Opening in Spring The newest addition to SeaWorld San Diego, Arctic Rescue will be the fastest and longest straddle coaster on the West Coast! This family-friendly multi-launch ride invites guests to hop on a snowmobile and launch at up to 40 mph on a chilly adventure as they race through the unpredictable arctic climate to help animals in danger.
Pay Less than a Day and Play All Year Long
The best way to play all year round is with a 2023 Fun Card! For the price of a single day ticket at $99.99, guests can enjoy unlimited visits* throughout 2023. With a Fun Card, guests can roam and explore the park as many times as they want to visit amazing animals, enjoy family and thrill rides including upcoming family-friendly coaster Arctic Rescue, the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast, opening in Spring 2023. Plus, guests can take advantage of events including Mardi Gras, Seven Seas Food Festival, and Spooktacular all year long – all included in park admission.
*Some restrictions and blockout dates apply. 2023 Fun Card valid through December 31, 2023.
For more information on events, park hours and to purchase tickets and/or Fun Cards, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com.
The Lunar New Year on January 22, 2023 kicks off the Year of the Rabbit. Naturally, international superstar and cultural icon Bugs Bunny can hardly wait for, according to him, “the best year ever!” To help fans celebrate Lunar New Year and provide a fun twist on Year of the Rabbit, Warner Bros. Discovery has joined with top licensees, as well as created new content, starring Bugs and featuring his fellow Looney Tunes.
The unique, all-new Year of the Rabbit-themed merchandise, animated content, experiences and gaming from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Themed Entertainment, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Cartoonito, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Bros. Games will engage fans around the world.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Kohl’s partnered to create a gender neutral Sonoma Community apparel collection for adults and kids featuring Bugs Bunny, available exclusively at Kohl’s and on Kohls.com in the U.S. Through this collaboration, WBDGCP and Kohl’s aim to celebrate Lunar New Year through a modern relevant lens. WB Shop also joins the celebration with an all-new Year of the Rabbit – Looney Tunes collection. Available now, this unique collection features the Looney Tunes wearing vibrant, Year of the Rabbit-themed costumes across accessories and apparel that make for great, distinctive gifts all year-long.
Available now online and at BOSS stores, the Looney Tunes x BOSS capsule collection of adult and kids’ apparel consists of laid-back jerseywear, knitwear and outerwear pieces embellished with flashes of festive red and gold, key Looney Tunes catchphrases, and bunny and carrot motifs for a fresh, fun aesthetic. Available now, Moschino is set to bring Bugs into the world of Italian luxury with a 23-item collection of women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, including a leather boxing-glove clutch, gold bijoux pieces, printed leather moto jackets and bunny-ear high heels.
In addition, Amsterdam-based brand Scotch & Soda will launch a bunny-themed capsule for adults and kids in spring 2023, with hero pieces including a varsity jacket showcasing Bugs Bunny on the front and the back, finished with the letter S (for Scotch & Soda). That’s not all folks as Spanish fashion retailer Desigual is also set to launch a women’s and kid’s collection with key lines including sweatshirts inspired by vintage Bugs Bunny movies, trucker jackets with college style lettering and distressed-effect t-shirts.
In Australia, Cotton On celebrates the Year of the Rabbit and all things Lunar New Year with a very lucky Looney Tunes capsule collection. Offering customers a joyful twist to Lunar New Year dressing and a modern take on tradition, Cotton On’s Looney Tunes collection includes over 50 styles across Womenswear, Menswear and Rubi accessories. From traditional button-ups to print party shirts and pop-color graphic tees, with trend-lead accessories and preppy rugby polos.The new collection is available online at cottonon.com and in all Cotton On and Rubi stores across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong & Thailand. Target Australia is also supporting with a gorgeous range of Bugs Bunny family sleepwear, including a pet option, launching at the end of January 2023.
Fashion retailer GAP launched a Bugs Bunny apparel collection in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, available now. Select styles from the GAP collection will also be available in North America. Retailer GU also launched a new Bugs Bunny apparel collection, available now in Japan, Taiwan, mainland China and Hong Kong. Also in China, a Looney Tunes-themed mall exhibition is located at the Beijing Hopson Mall through February 5.
Across Southeast Asia and Taiwan, WBDGCP has partnerships in place with many retailers and licensees across apparel, accessories and food categories. Two key regional agreements include a new cap and apparel range with New Era and a line of trainers and apparel by FILA.
In Thailand, CPS Chaps has released a Bugs range of streetwear. Giordano and Matahari Department Store in Indonesia and Padini in Malaysia also have impressive looking apparel ranges. Rabbit fans will love premium fashion items in the region including jewelry from Lotus Archi and a “prosperity” Happy Rabbit Year 0.5g gold bar by Aurora Italia. Keep an eye out for a Bugs Bunny bag and wallet collection from Carlo Rino in Malaysia during January and February. In Singapore and Malaysia, Baskin Robbins has unveiled its range of ice cream inspired by Bugs Bunny, including a Carrot Farm selection and a Looney Tunes pack.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi also joins the celebration with the Year of the Rabbit experience running January 20 through January 22nd. Fans can celebrate with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, and Tom & Jerry as they appear on the seasonally themed Plaza Stage wearing their Lunar New Year outfits.
Cartoonito’s preschool series, “Bugs Bunny Builders” released a new, two-minute short (check it out below) celebrating Lunar New Year. Airing in the US and APAC market, the bite-sized episode features Bugs and Lola Bunny teaching the Looney Builders about the annual celebration and perform their own Looney lion dance to help bring good luck and fortune to the new year. Families can expect new, full-length episodes of the acclaimed series on Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.
2023 will also see Bugs starring in new episodes of “Looney Tunes Cartoons” on HBO Max, plus appearing alongside two other beloved Looney rabbits, Babs and Buster, in Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s highly anticipated new series, “Tiny Toons Looniversity.” “Bugs Bunny Builders” and “Looney Tunes Cartoons” are produced by Warner Bros. Animation. “Tiny Toons Looniversity” is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.
“MultiVersus,” the free-to-play platform fighter videogame from Warner Bros. Games featuring Bugs Bunny and more Looney Tunes characters alongside more heroes and personalities, will celebrate the Lunar New Year with themed in-game items, including a Red Guardian Reindog character variant, Ringout, Banner and Profile Icons, all commemorating the Year of the Rabbit. Content will be available for purchase from Jan. 17 (10 a.m. PST) through Jan. 31 (10 a.m. PST).
From Scopely, “Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem” will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a month-long limited time event. Players can unlock two brand new Epic Rabbit characters, Lunar Bugs and Lunar Lola, through the following methods:
Battle Pass: Players who engage in daily activities and Lunar New Year events for 28 days and earn 70 Milestones worth of rewards and unlock Lunar Lola.
Event: On January 20, players can enjoy a 7-day event with Campaigns, Quests, and Leaderboards to immerse themselves in the Year of the Rabbit and have a chance to unlock Lunar Bugs!
This year marks 100 years of The Walt Disney Company – yes, that’s right – 100 years! To celebrate this momentous occasion, Disneyland Resort is serving up delicious dishes, sips, and novelties for everyone to bask in the fun!
All across Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park guests can take part in the historic milestone by eating their way through some tasty treats, like the beautifully delicious Platinum Trifle and the can’t-miss Old-Fashioned Cream Soda. And the delights don’t stop there – both Downtown Disney District and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are joining in on the festivities!
We now present the Foodie Guide 100 years in the making. Enjoy!
Disneyland Park
Alien Pizza Planet
Lemon Tea Cake: Lemon curd, lemon zest glaze, and a fresh slice of lemon (New)
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Celebration Cake: Pecan brownie, chocolate truffle mousse, red berries, and milk chocolate mousse glazed with chocolate ganache and topped with a star (New) (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Disney100 Blue Bayou Champagne Glass: Available per glass or in a set (Limit two per person, per transaction) (New) (Coming soon)
Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Minnie Apple (New)
Minnie Cake Pop (New)
Galactic Grill (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New)
Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust (Glow cube available) (New)
Hungry Bear Restaurant
Potato & Cheddar Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb Angus chuck patty, green chile, and bacon cheddar sauce with spicy crispy potato planks on a brioche bun (New) (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Lemon Chiffon Pie: Classic lemon chiffon pie with graham cracker crust topped with vanilla chantilly cream (New)
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café
Lemon Tea Cake: Lemon curd, lemon zest glaze, and a fresh slice of lemon (New)
Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New) (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Banks Shortbread Tart: Caramel and chocolate ganache in a shortbread tart, purple-colored white chocolate mousse, sea salt, edible silver stars, and silver crunch pearls (New) (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Refreshment Corner (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Violet Pretzel: Cream cheese-filled pretzel drizzled with salted vanilla cream and lavender sugar (New)
Sparkling Grape: Sprite with grape syrup topped with a candy strip (New)
Town Square Churro and Tomorrowland Churro (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Disney100 Churro rolled in cherry sugar drizzled with white icing and topped with purple and silver pearls (New)
Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Park
Disney100 Thermo Tumbler (New) Available at the following:
Bengal Barbecue
Edelweiss Snacks
French Market Restaurant
Galactic Grill
Harbour Galley
Hungry Bear Restaurant
“it’s a small world” Lemonade Cart
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
Plaza Inn
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne
Refreshment Corner
Stage Door Café
The Golden Horseshoe
Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard (New) Available at the following:
Bengal Barbecue
French Market Restaurant
Fruit Cart in Fantasyland
Galactic Grill
Harbour Galley
Hungry Bear Restaurant
“it’s a small world” and Tomorrowland Lemonade Carts
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café
Mint Julep Bar
Outdoor Food Carts
Plaza Inn
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne
Refreshment Corner
Royal Street Veranda
Ship to Shore
Stage Door Café
The Golden Horseshoe
Troubadour Tavern
Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper (New) Available at the following beginning Jan. 27:
Bengal Barbecue
French Market Restaurant
Galactic Grill
Harbour Galley
Hungry Bear Restaurant
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café
Plaza Inn
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne
Refreshment Corner
Stage Door Café
The Golden Horseshoe
Disney100 Poison Apple Mug (New) Available at the following beginning Jan. 27:
Casey Jr. Churro Cart
Disney100 Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Bucket (New) Available at the following:
Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” Fantasyland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland, and Town Square
Disney100 Star Glow Cube (New) (Coming Soon) Available at the following:
Bengal Barbecue
Harbour Galley
Hungry Bear Restaurant
Galactic Grill
Mint Julep Bar
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne
Refreshment Corner
Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip (New) (Coming Soon) Available at the following:
Bengal Barbecue
Harbour Galley
Hungry Bear Restaurant
“it’s a small world” Pretzel Cart
Galactic Grill
Mint Julep Bar
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne
Refreshment Corner
Disney100 Cinderella Premium Bucket (New) (Coming Soon) Available at the following:
Fantasyland Theater
Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” and Town Square
Disney California Adventure Park
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
Lemon Chiffon Pie: Classic lemon chiffon pie with graham cracker crust topped with vanilla chantilly cream (New)
French Onion Dip Pizza: Mozzarella, Gruyère, caramelized onion, and sliced roast beef served with a side of beef au jus (New) (Available beginning Jan. 27)
SNICKERS Sundae: Butter-pecan ice cream topped with chocolate shell, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and SNICKERS bar pieces served in a waffle cup (New)
Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New)
Flo’s V-8 Cafe
Lemon Chiffon Pie: Classic lemon chiffon pie with graham cracker crust topped with vanilla chantilly cream (New)
Hollywood Lounge
Platinum Blue: Rum, blue curaçao, DOLE pineapple and sour mix (New) (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust (Glow cube available) (New)
Celebration Cake: Pecan brownie, chocolate truffle mousse, red berries, and milk chocolate mousse glazed with chocolate ganache and topped with a star (New)
Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart
Lemon Tea Cake: Lemon curd, lemon zest glaze, and a fresh slice of lemon (New)
Pacific Wharf Café (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New)
Schmoozies (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Steamboat Willie Shake: Cookies & cream shake with whipped topping and chocolate creme-filled cookie ears (New)
Sonoma Terrace (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Prickly Paloma: Tequila, prickly pear and grapefruit ginger beer (New)
Studio Catering Co.
Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust (Glow cube available) (New)
Grizzly Peak Churro, Hollywood Churro, and Goofy’s Churro (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Disney100 Churro rolled in cherry sugar drizzled with white icing and topped with purple and silver pearls (New)
Available at Various Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park
Disney100 Thermo Tumbler (New) Available at the following:
Corn Dog Castle
Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart
Paradise Garden Grill
Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
Studio Catering Co.
Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard (New) Available at the following:
Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
Lucky Fortune Cookery
Outdoor Food Carts
Pacific Wharf Café
Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart
Paradise Garden Grill
Pixar Pier Lemonade Cart
Schmoozies
Smokejumpers Grill
Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper (New) Available at the following:
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park
Corn Dog Castle
Fairfax Market
Outdoor Food Carts
Pacific Wharf Café
Paradise Garden Grill
Smokejumpers Grill
Disney100 Platinum Mickey Mouse Balloon Bucket (New) Available at the following:
Popcorn Carts in Buena Vista Street, Grizzle Peak, and Pixar Pier
Disney100 Poison Apple Mug (New) Available at the following:
Mortimer’s Market
Disney100 Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Bucket (New) Available at the following:
Popcorn Carts on Buena Vista Street, Grizzly Peak, and Pixar Pier
Disney100 Star Glow Cube (New) (Coming Soon) Available at the following:
Award Wieners
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
Corn Dog Castle
Hollywood Lounge
Pacific Wharf Café
Smokejumpers Grill
Sonoma Terrace
Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip (New) (Coming Soon) Available at the following:
Award Wieners
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
Corn Dog Castle
Paradise Garden Grill
Hollywood Churro Cart
Smokejumpers Grill
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Grill
Walt’s Chili Bread Bowl
GCH Holiday Cart
Disney100 Rice Krispie Treat (New)
Disneyland Hotel
Coffee House
Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper (New)
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (Coming Soon)
Trader Sam’s Disney100 Swizzle Stick (New) (Limit 10 per person, per transaction)
Available at Various Disneyland Resort Hotels
Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard (New) Available at the following:
Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel
GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Downtown Disney District
Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar & Cafe (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Lavender Honor: Gin, plum liqueur, yuzu, and cava (New)
Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available beginning Jan. 27)
Enchanted Centuria Martini: Blanco tequila, chilled espresso, Irish cream, and vanilla syrup topped with an edible flower (New)
Disney+ debuted the thrilling new trailer for the upcoming Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” during halftime of the NFL Super Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, simulcast on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.
The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.
The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito.
The directors of the eight-episode Season 3 include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Jon Favreau is the showrunner/head writer and serves as an executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck are co-executive producers.
Disney knows what it’s going to do today with the reveal of some of the biggest news this side of the tristate area with the reveal that creator, Dan Povenmire, will be bringing back the smash success, Phineas and Ferb. It was also revealed that Povenmire has been given the greenlight for a second season of the new hit series, Hamster and Gretel.
Phineas and Ferb, which first debuted in 2007, dominated the airwaves for over 8 years, quickly receiving rave reviews and becoming a staple of the classic Disney XD lineup with its unique stylistic humor, quick witted plotlines that trapped us in societal convention, teased Neolithic song lyrics, and special guest appearances that included the likes of pop supstar Kelly Clarkson, swing legends Big Bad Vodoo Daddy, and comedic icons Ben Stiller and Tina Fey. Povenmire really should have charged more when making the deal to drop the pilot episode. If you know, you know.
The series also lead to many other successful projects, which include spinoff series, Milo Murphy’s Law, Hamster and Gretel, and a Disney+ exclusive, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe, which premiered exclusively at the 2019 D23 Expo for select D23 Gold Members. We can’t help but be surprised it took this long for Disney to bring Povenmire and his creative team back to revisit our favorite inventive band of misfits from Danville.
The new deal will consist of two brand new seasons of the hit series, bringing 40 new episodes exclusively to Disney+. It has also been revealed that Povenmire will begin development on new live action projects for Disney, which details have yet to be unveiled.
“Dan is renowned for his ability to create universally beloved stories and characters with both heart and humor,” Disney Branded Television President, Ayo Davis shared. We couldn’t agree more, and with the announcement of this new deal, we can’t help but wonder what’s next for Phineas, Ferb, Agent P, as well as Love Handle, Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, and so many of our favorite characters.
Povenmire added that he can’t wait to embark into this new adventure, thankful for all the love and support his series have garnered over the years. “It has been the greatest pleasure of my career to see how an entire generation of kids and parents have embraced the characters and the humor of Phineas and Ferb. I’m eagerly looking forward to diving back into the show for them and for a whole new generation”
Will we get to see a return of Football X7? A new coaster design and callback to the pilot episode? What ‘Inator’ will we see next? There are so many unanswered questions that we will soon find the answers to very soon.
Most importantly, we beg to ask the question, will Phineas and Ferb return to Disney Parks, and will Disneyland Resort guests get a chance to dance and sing at Phineas and Ferb’s Rockin’ Rollin’ Dance Party once more?
Disney+, Disney Channel and National Geographic Content marked the Winter 2023 TCA Press Tour with a robust slate of premiere dates and first looks across linear and streaming. Panels showcased throughout the day included “American Born Chinese,” “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” “Prom Pact,” “The Crossover,” “A Small Light,” “Explore the World with the Next Gen of Nat Geo Storytellers,” “Nat Geo Documentary Films Directors” and “Secrets of the Elephants.”
Premiere dates are below (in order of premiere date):
“Star Wars: The Bad Batch”
• Season Two Now Streaming With New Episodes on Wednesdays
Nat Geo Doc Films’ “Fire of Love,” “Retrograde,” “The Territory” and “The Flagmakers”
• Season Two Premieres Jan. 18 at 9/8c on National Geographic, Next Day on Hulu
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”
• Season Two Premieres With All Episodes Streaming on Feb. 1 on Disney+ (U.S. only, international to follow)
• “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”
• Premieres Friday, Feb. 10, on Disney Channel, With the First Six Episodes Streaming Wednesday, Feb. 15, on Disney+ (U.S. Only, International to Follow)
“A Small Light”
“A Small Light,” a powerful, eight episode limited series, tells the remarkable true story of 20 something secretary Miep Gies (Bel Powley), who didn’t hesitate when her boss Otto Frank (Liev Schreiber) asked her to hide him and his family from the Nazis during World War II. For the next two years, Miep, her husband Jan (Joe Cole) and several other everyday heroes watched over the eight souls hiding in the secret annex. It was Miep who found Anne Frank’s diary and preserved it so that she and Otto could later share it with the world. The series title comes from something Gies said late in her life: “I don’t like being called a hero because no one should ever think you have to be special to help others. Even an ordinary secretary or a housewife or a teenager can turn on a small light in a dark room.”
• Premieres Spring 2023 on National Geographic and Disney+
“American Born Chinese”
• Premieres Spring 2023 on Disney+
“Restaurants at the End of the World”
Adventurous chef, entrepreneur and global trailblazer Kristen Kish travels the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants. From local purveyors, farmers and herders to kitchen crew, managers and chefs, Kristen is going behind the scenes to meet the people, hear the stories and see the day-to-day balancing act required to keep food on the table in the most remote outposts on earth.
• Premieres Tuesday, March 21, on National Geographic; All Episodes Begin Streaming Spring 2023 on Disney+
“Prom Pact”
• Premieres Thursday, March 30, at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST on Disney Channel; Next Day on Disney+ (U.S. only, international to follow)
“The Crossover”
• Premieres Tuesday, April 4, on Disney Channel and Wednesday, April 5, on Disney+ (U.S. only, international to follow)
“Secrets of the Elephants”
Elephants are powerful, loving and wise, but we are only starting to unlock their deepest secrets. The ground-breaking, award-winning natural history franchise “Secrets of” returns with its next installment, “Secrets of the Elephants.” From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer-at-Large James Cameron, the series travels the world — from the Savannahs of Africa to the urban landscapes of Asia — to discover the strategic thinking, complex emotions and sophisticated language of elephants, shaping a unique and dynamic culture. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman and featuring renowned National Geographic Explorer and elephant expert Dr. Paula Kahumbu, the four-part series not only reveals the extraordinary lives of different families of elephants but also highlights how similar they are to us. “Secrets of the Elephants” will change everything you thought you knew about elephants forever.
• Premieres Friday, April 21, on National Geographic, Next Day on Disney+ (U.S. only, international to follow)
“Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper”
Life-long birder Christian Cooper takes us into the wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds. Whether navigating rocky lava terrain in Hawaii for elusive honeycreepers, trekking into rainforests in Puerto Rico for parrots, or scaling a bridge in Manhattan for a peregrine falcon, he does whatever it takes Puerto learn about these extraordinary, feathered creatures and show us the remarkable world in the sky above.
• Premieres Saturday, June 17, on Nat Geo Wild, Summer 2023 on Disney+
“Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins”
Travel journalist Jeff Jenkins didn’t step foot on a plane until he was 20 years old, but once he did, he started living by his mantra “life begins where your comfort zone ends.” His mission is to inspire those who look like him to travel without fear and push past their perceived limitations to experience everything the world has to offer. Never Say Never follows Jeff as he travels the world testing the limits of his physical abilities — from attempting to climb 70-foot mountain faces, to rafting class 5 rapids culminating in 20-foot drops, to sailing in a windstorm at the end of the world. Throughout his global odyssey Jeff makes deep connections with locals and learns not just about the world, but also about himself.
• Premieres Sunday, July 9, on National Geographic, Summer 2023 on Disney+
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