Pixar is known for the incredible quality of its films. It is almost as well known for the easter eggs that are hidden within its films. There are many hidden references to other Pixar films and characters, so much so that it has led to the creation of extravagant fan theories that connect every single Pixar film. A year after the opening of Toy Story Land, a group of what appear to be easter eggs have been found in an unlikely place – Google Street View images. [Read more…]
You Can Meet Bo Peep At Disney Parks And On Disney Cruise Line – Here’s Your First Look
Many times that a film from Walt Disney Animation Studios or Pixar makes its debut, you can meet characters from the film at various Disney Parks. After the release of Inside Out, Joy and Sadness became popular meet-and-greet characters. Since then, there have not been many new Pixar additions1. We have a major incoming character this year – Bo Peep from Toy Story 4. [Read more…]
‘Toy Story 4’ Merch Busts Into Disney Parks And Forky Is The Big Star
Whenever a Disney film makes its way into theaters, you can find merchandise for that movie across various stores, including Disney Stores and major chains such as Target and Walmart. It is easy to overlook the stores within Disney’s theme parks, though, which carry film merchandise in addition to the souvenirs and collectibles that tie into the attractions and lands found within the parks. Toy Story 4 has now invaded these stores – take a peek at the merch you can find while visiting them! [Read more…]
Hollywood Studios’ 30th Anniversary Celebration Accompanied By More Pixar At The Park
Yesterday, Disney’s Hollywood Studios park at Walt Disney World celebrated its 30th Anniversary. When the park first debuted in 1989, it was named MGM Studios and it would be years before Pixar released its first feature film, Toy Story. Now, Pixar enjoys a large presence at the theme park, with several of the most popular rides being Toy Story-themed. In line with the Studios’ anniversary celebration, Disney unveiled its new logo and it is clear that Pixar will be a significant part of the park’s brand identity for years to come. [Read more…]
New ‘Toy Story’ Sit-Down Restaurant Headed To Walt Disney World
Last year, Toy Story Land opened in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios to great fanfare and brought with it two brand new rides – Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers. In addition, there was a walk-up food station dubbed Woody’s Lunch Box, where guests could grab sandwiches and other simple food items. For those looking for something more elaborate to eat had to exit the land and head to a different part of the park. That will be changing in the near future. [Read more…]
New ‘Cars 3’ Character Debuts At Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival
Disney Parks around the world give people a chance to be transported to other worlds – the past, the future, and the films under the Disney banner, including Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel. A unique opportunity exists at Epcot in Walt Disney World, where each year incredibly detailed topiaries bring to life some of the famous Disney characters seen on screen, which maintain the garden looking great, and if you want to grow incredible plants in your garden you can look the best 4×4 grow tent reviews to find the best resources for your garden. Dubbed the Flower and Garden Festival, it is an annual event that is always celebrating some new characters. This year, a new character from Cars 3 made his debut – take a look at his topiary after the break! [Read more…]
First Look: New Magic Kingdom Parade To Feature ‘Brave’ Float
Watching the daytime parade at Disney Parks is as essential as taking in the attractions and chowing down on Mickey ice cream bars. Thousands camp out along the parade routes to ensure they have a great viewing position and get their cameras ready to capture the many creative floats that will pass. The Celebrate A Dream Come True parade has been a mainstay at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom since 2009, but that is set to change next year when the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will take its place. Included in the parade will be a Merida float, which you can preview after the break!
Pixar Collaborated With Disney Parks Team To Transform Spaceship Earth Into Massive Mike Wazowski
Last week, Walt Disney World held a press event to detail its “Monstrous Summer,” including plans to integrate Pixar’s upcoming film Monsters University into Disney Parks. The campaign is also a way for Disney to raise awareness of the exciting attractions that were recently completed/updated. The event culminated in the temporary-but-still extraordinary transformation of Spaceship Earth at Epcot into Mike Wazowski. Take a look at how Disney was able to implement this tremendous spectacle, and learn who at Pixar helped make this a reality!
Pixar’s Merida To Be Crowned An Official Disney Princess At The Magic Kingdom (Updated With Artwork)
Brave was the first Pixar film to feature a story driven by a female protagonist. The character, Merida, was also a princess, which presented interesting questions for Disney/Pixar. Would she remain separate from the other Disney princesses since it was Pixar, not Disney, that was behind the creation of the character? Or would she join the Disney Princess roster and give the line-up its first Scottish influence? We have an answer now and it is the latter, as we hear that Merida will become an official Disney Princess next month!
New ‘Monsters University’ Concept Art Unveiled At Walt Disney World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World celebrates the golden age of the film industry, with its beautiful structures and classic theme. The park grounds used to house the home of Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida, which was responsible for the development of such films as Mulan and Lilo & Stitch. That production building was later converted into an attraction where guests can visit and learn how Disney animated characters come to life. There is also a showroom inside that displays concept art for upcoming films. Monsters University concept art was recently added, and you can take a look at the beautiful pieces after the break!
