Disney Brings ‘Wish’ to Life with Asha Character Greetings at Disneyland Resort

Wish is now playing in theaters, and Disneyland Resort wants to celebrate the film’s theatrical run by inviting guests to meet Asha for a limited time.

Continue reading “Disney Brings ‘Wish’ to Life with Asha Character Greetings at Disneyland Resort”

Full ‘Wish’ Soundtrack is Out Today

For the past five weeks, Disney has held a Wish Wendsday campagin, where they would release one track from the Wish soundtrack. With Wish hits theaters next Wednesday, and for many Disney fans — including ourselves — that day cannot come soon enough.

Continue reading “Full ‘Wish’ Soundtrack is Out Today”

Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine on Captivating Hearts Through Music in ‘Wish’

Wish, Walt Disney Animation Studio’s 62nd film, which also celebrates the studio’s 100th anniversary, is an original animated musical fairy tale story that explores the origins of Wishing Star. The visual storytelling captures captures a stunning illustrative watercolor feel and pops off the screen thanks to CG technology. While achieving the look and feel wasn’t easy, finding the voices that would honor the legacy of animation would be even more of a challenge. And Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose, who voices Asha; and Chris Pine, who voices King Magnifico bring voices to the characters that feel timeless.

Continue reading “Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine on Captivating Hearts Through Music in ‘Wish’”

‘Wish’ Delivers a Magical and Inspirational Gift for Generations of Disney Fans

Disney animated musicals have made achievements and advanced breakthroughs in visual storytelling since 1923. So, to celebrate its centennial anniversary, the studio honors its legacy with Wish, an all-new animated musical that tells the origin story of the Wishing Star.

Continue reading “‘Wish’ Delivers a Magical and Inspirational Gift for Generations of Disney Fans”

‘Wish’ Creatives on Celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary

Since the 1980s, Walt Disney Animation Studio’s opening theme has enchanted audiences with “When You Wish Upon A Star.” It’s a theme that continues to resonate with all who look to the stars to guide them. And so, Wish directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, co-writer and Disney Animation CCO Jennifer Lee, along with producers Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones set out to pay homage to the classic Disney animated features that came before it, while embracing the new techniques and technologies of the future.

Continue reading “‘Wish’ Creatives on Celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary”

Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesdays Reveals “Knowing What I Know Now”

Disney has released the fifth and final song of their Wish Wednesday campaign ahead of the full soundtrack release on Friday. Fans anticipating the film and soundtracks release can now listen to “Knowing What I Know Now” on on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits Channel 133, on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits Channel 133, YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and all digital service providers.

Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesdays Reveals “Knowing What I Know Now””

‘The Marvels’ Take Flight at Avengers Campus

The Marvels is the first time Marvel Studios has delivered a female-led ensemble, with two of the film’s leads being POC. And now, just as Avengers Campus has done with nearly all MCU feature films that have been released in the past, they are welcoming Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Captain Monica Rambeau at Disney California Adventure.

Continue reading “‘The Marvels’ Take Flight at Avengers Campus”

Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Get into the Holiday Spirit

With Halloween out of the way, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure can officially start Holidays at Disneyland Resort and Disney Festival of Holidays. The annual event that celebrates the end of the year will be a feast for the senses as the parks are transformed into a merry delight place full of cheer and joy. There will be savory and sweet food and drinks for everyone to enjoy. Characters are also getting in a festive mood by putting on their holiday best. Plus there’s grand-reopening of he Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, along with other fun things to do in and outside the park.

Continue reading “Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Get into the Holiday Spirit”

‘Inside Out 2’ Trailer Introduces Us to the New Anxiety Voice in Riley’s Head

Inside Out was just one of those films that let everyone know that it is okay to feel your emotion. Pete Docter’s film was a joyous and sometimes somber celebration of expressing your emotions freely and without judgment. So, when Bing Bong faded away and was never to be remembered ever again, we all cried. Then we all cheered when Joy discovered that every emotion has its place. And it seems fitting that Inside Out 2′s first trailer introduce us to Anxiety, which is something that affects many to this very day. One thing is for sure, things are about to get very strange.

Continue reading “‘Inside Out 2’ Trailer Introduces Us to the New Anxiety Voice in Riley’s Head”

Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesdays Continues with Affirmation Song “I’m a Star”

The songs of Disney animated musicals have quite a range. There’s the “I Want” Song, the villain song, the welcome song, and the romantic song just to name more than a few. And every once in a while there comes a song that affirms that you, yes you, can be a star. And so, the studio has debuted “I’m a Star” as a part of their weekly release series, Wish Wednesdays.

Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesdays Continues with Affirmation Song “I’m a Star””

Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesdays Drops Its Latest Magical Song, “Welcome To Rosas”

Disney has released “Welcome to Rosas,” their latest song for the Wish Wednesdays campaign. Following songs like “One Jump Ahead,” “Casa Madrigal,” and “Belle,” “Welcome to Rosas,” sung by Asha (Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose) gives audiences an idea of the size and scope of the kingdom where dreams and reality collide and one can have their wish come true, just as long as you give it to the charming but narcissistic King Magnifico (Chris Pine).

Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesdays Drops Its Latest Magical Song, “Welcome To Rosas””

runDisney Announces New Registration and Race Day Events for the 2024-2025 Season

Running away from something truly frightening is a recurring theme for any Halloween celebration. Snow White ran away from the Huntsman, and Ichabod Crane was trying to get away from the Headless Horseman. If it’s chasing you with murderous intent, you run. However, runDisney has something not as scary planned for runners of all experiences, and they are just dying to reveal some of the new registration and event dates, including the addition of new Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend to their 2024-2025 race season.

Continue reading “runDisney Announces New Registration and Race Day Events for the 2024-2025 Season”

Magic Kingdom Teases Savory & Sweet Eats at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 

The holidays are just around the corner. That means spreading cheer and happiness to all while having some delicious savory food and sweet treats to eat. To celebrate, Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom Park is inviting guests to their holiday extravaganza Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The beloved annual party is filled with holiday excitement sure to put you in the spirit of the season. 

Continue reading “Magic Kingdom Teases Savory & Sweet Eats at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party “

Disney Announces Limited Early Screenings of ‘Wish’

Disney is certainly showing its confidence in their upcoming release of Wish. Their 62nd animated musical feature serves as a celebration of the studio’s centennial anniversary. So Disney is paying it forward by giving fans early access to screen the film in 750 theaters nationwide.

Continue reading “Disney Announces Limited Early Screenings of ‘Wish’”

Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesday Song Reveals Villainous “This Is The Thanks I Get?”

It just wouldn’t be a Disney animated musical with its signature villain song to go with the protagonist’s “I Want” song. Today, Disney has released a snippet of their newest villain song, “This is the Thanks I Get,” as sung by the benevolent and very conceited King Magnfico (Chris Pine), which can be heard only in the highly anticipated Wish.

Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Wish’ Wednesday Song Reveals Villainous “This Is The Thanks I Get?””

Pixar Place Hotel to Open in January 2024

Last year, Disneyland Resort’s Paradise Pier underwent renovations to transform from its original beach and nautical-themed hotel into a full-fledged Pixar-themed hotel. The hotel itself didn’t close as Imagineers and construction crews added and remodeled around the structure, while still being able to provide guests the same service and amenities. Now Disneyland Resort announced that Pixar Place Hotel will open January 30, 2024.

Continue reading “Pixar Place Hotel to Open in January 2024”

Ranking Our 10 Favorite Disney “I Want” Songs

The Disney “I Want” song is a popular type of song that sees its main character sing about their wants for a better life than the one they have now and/or search for what they’ve been looking for their whole lives. And it’s not out of selfishness or something petty. It’s an essential piece of music that encapsulates the protagonist’s desire to overcome their struggles and define the motivations that help understand the character and propel them forward in the story. With Disney celebrating their 100th anniversary, we are looking at some of our favorite “I Want” songs.

Continue reading “Ranking Our 10 Favorite Disney “I Want” Songs”

New ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Trailer Launches Epic Battle with the Seven Evil Exes

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. A brokenhearted boy from Toronto, who is dating a high schooler, meets a girl from New York. The boy falls in love but learns that to date that girl from New York, he will have to fight her seven evil exes. Such is the premise of the story for Edgar Wright’s film adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Mally’s Scott Pilgrim comic book series.

Continue reading “New ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Trailer Launches Epic Battle with the Seven Evil Exes”

‘Once Upon a Studio’ Pays Tribute to the Past and Makes Way For the Future

Disney Animation has had a profound impact on all our lives. At some point in our time, we may have seen one, two, or even all of those films and shorts that have made us laugh, cry, cringe, or even sing. With the studio celebrating its centennial anniversary, Disney’s newest short, Once Upon a Studio, pays to generations of animators who have walked through the doors and hallways of the studios and have helped us get in touch with all those emotions for the past 100 years. The result is a nine-minute short that gathers nearly all the characters from the films, shorts, and more from across every era of Disney’s history.

Continue reading “‘Once Upon a Studio’ Pays Tribute to the Past and Makes Way For the Future”

‘Once Upon a Studio’ Creators Reflect on a 100 Years of Disney Animation Magic

Making a short that covers 100 years of the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios is an incredibly daunting task, and yet, directors Dan Abraham and Trent Correy were able to pen a love letter to the visual storytelling medium while also honoring the studio that brought us some of our favorite and unforgettable stories that helped shape our childhoods and future generations in their new short, Once Upon A Studio. And in our interview with Abraham and Correy, along with producers Yvett Merino and Bradford Simonsen, we get into finding out how they fit a centuries worth of our favorite characters and films into one eight-minute short, which characters almost didn’t make the cut and more.

Continue reading “‘Once Upon a Studio’ Creators Reflect on a 100 Years of Disney Animation Magic”

New ‘Wonka’ Trailer Teases A Candy Coated War Between the Haves and the Have-Nots

The Willy Wonka, played by the late Gene Wilder, that most of us know was an enigmatic man who hatched an elaborate plan to pass his candy company to a child by disguising it as a factory tour. In reality, the tour tested each of their integrities, and he would base his decision on which one was the most honest and deserving. But before all of that, he was just a humble dreamer who wanted to share his innovative candy concoctions with the world. Now, a newly released trailer gives us a better look at the man who would change the candy making industry by providing to those who were less-fortunate, all the while starting a war with the rich candy company CEOs.

Continue reading “New ‘Wonka’ Trailer Teases A Candy Coated War Between the Haves and the Have-Nots”

‘The Space Race’ Featurette Spotlights the Bright Dreams of Afrofuturism and Space

While some may recognize the Space Race defined the competition between two Cold War rivals — America and the former Soviet Union, National Geographic Documentary Films’ The Space Race, from co-directors Lisa Cortés and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars. Now a new featurette takes a look at one of those early Black astronauts who eventually paved the way for the future for those like him.

Continue reading “‘The Space Race’ Featurette Spotlights the Bright Dreams of Afrofuturism and Space”