Fireworks at MNSSHP

It's August now, so that means it's nearly time for Halloween, right? This year, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins on August 15th. And MNSSHP is where you can find my favorite fireworks at Disney World: Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. 

Zootopia 2 Trailer & Poster

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A new trailer and poster for Disney's Zootopia 2 has arrived and it looks hilarious. Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps are still finding their footing as partners when they're assigned to a case involving a snake, an animal not seen in Zootopia in years.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo (voice of Idris Elba) orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program. But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis.

While “Zootopia 2” introduces Gary De’Snake (voice of Ke Huy Quan), Nibbles (voice of Fortune Feimster) and quokka therapist Dr. Fuzzby (voice of Quinta Brunson), the upcoming feature film also welcomes back a herd of characters who made their debut in the Oscar-winning film “Zootopia.”

Zootopia 2 arrives in theaters on November 26th.

Eyes of Wakanda Trailer & Posters

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The first full trailer for Marvel's Eyes of Wakanda has arrived and it looks fantastic! This animated series tells stories of  adventures from Wakanda's past. 

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

Marvel Animation’s new action-adventure series 'Eyes of Wakanda' follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history. In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze and this is their story.

Marvel also released six new posters for the series. Each poster features a glimpse of a different masked face.

All four episodes of Eyes of Wakanda arrive on DisneyPlus this Friday, August 1st.

Avatar: Fire and Ash

All images: 20th Century Studios

Things are looking grim for the Sully family in the latest installment of the Avatar Saga. Avatar: Fire and Ash introduces a new tribe of Na'vi that James Cameron has described as "the worst side of Na'vi."

Here's a little more info from 20th Century Studios:

With “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. The film also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass and Kate Winslet.

Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives in theaters on December 19th.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps Music

Marvel

Composer Michael Giacchino helped to kick off the premiere of Marvel's The Fantastic 4: First Steps with an amazing orchestral performance. The music included the Marvel Theme and the theme for Fantastic 4, which is delightfully unique and somewhat retro.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps is in theaters now.

Willie Nelson Quote

"We are the same. There is no difference anywhere in the world. People are people. They laugh, cry, feel, and love, and music seems to be the common denomination that brings us all together. Music cuts through all boundaries and goes right to the soul."

- Willie Nelson

Percy Jackson Returns

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The first teaser trailer for season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has arrived and it looks fantastic. I loved season 1, so I'm really looking forward to season 2. This time, Percy and his pals Annabeth and Grover must take on the forces of Kronos and travel the Sea of Monsters.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

Season two of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is based on “The Sea of Monsters” - the second installment of Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, Grover has gone missing, and camp is under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.

Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians arrives on DisneyPlus on December 10th.

Fantastic 4 Treats at Disneyland

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Fantastic 4 inspired treats and eats are invading Disneyland and California Adventure beginning today. Which marvelous treat will you try first?

California Adventure - Avengers Campus

Pym Test Kitchen

• The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper: With purchase of beverage
• Mister Fantastic Straw Clip: With purchase of beverage
• Fantastic Elastic Mozzarella Stick: Served with sour cream and onion ranch 
• Invisible Indulgence: Clear lemon pie with a shortbread crust, whipped cream, and meringue pieces

Shawarma and More 

• The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper:  With purchase of beverage 
• Mister Fantastic Straw Clip: With purchase of beverage

Select Outdoor Vending Locations

• Mister Fantastic Straw Clip: With purchase of beverage

Disneyland - Tomorrowland

Alien Pizza Planet

• The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper: With purchase of beverage
• Mister Fantastic Straw Clip: With purchase of beverage
• First Family – 4 Item Combo: Cheese or pepperoni pizza slice served with side garden salad, specialty dessert, and a specialty beverage 
• Yancy Street Black and White Cookie 

Galactic Grill

• The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper: With purchase of beverage
• Mister Fantastic Straw Clip: With purchase of beverage

Tomorrowland Fruit Cart

• The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper: With purchase of beverage

Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

• Mister Fantastic Straw Clip: With purchase of beverage

Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

• Mister Fantastic Straw Clip: With purchase of beverage

Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade

Disney

Disney World's new nighttime parade looks like a dream come true. It reminds me of an updated version of the Main Street Electrical Parade, which has long been a fan favorite. Traveling down the parade route from Main Street USA to Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom are many familiar characters covered in twinkling lights, each with a dream or wish.

The Starlight: Dream The Night Away Parade can be seen most evenings at 9 & 11 PM.

Crafting The Fantastic 4

Marvel

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Marvel's The Fantastic 4: First Steps. Set in a futuristic version of the 1960s, the filmmakers chose to use many practical effects, similar to what could be accomplished in the '60s.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps arrives in theaters on July 25th.

Pixar's Hoppers Looks Wild

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The first teaser trailer for Pixar's next film has arrived and it looks hilarious. In Hoppers, scientists have discovered a new way to study the animal world, and young Mabel can't wait to try it out.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar: 

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! 

The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. “Hoppers” features the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm.

Hoppers arrives in theaters on March 6, 2026.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 Quote

DreamWorks

 

"We are the voice of peace,

and bit by bit,

we will change the world."

- Chief Hiccup,

How To Train Your Dragon 2

Giraffe of Kilimanjaro Safari

The Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom are one of the best ways to see big animals in the park. The giraffes are often around during a safari ride and it's fun to see them up close.

Tron: Ares Trailer

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The Programs have exited the Grid! In Disney's Tron: Ares, a Program, Ares, is being used as the ultimate soldier, but he has other ideas.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

"Tron: Ares" follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. The film stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, and Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges.

Tron: Ares arrives in theaters on October 10th.

Disneyland Turns 70

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Seventy years ago today, Walt Disney gave the dedication speech that officially opened the "Happiest Place on Earth". Disneyland been bringing joy to children and adults ever since.

Happy Anniversary,

Disneyland!

New 'it's a small world' Finale

One of the most iconic songs in the Disney Parks is "it's a small world". The song, written by Richard and Robert Sherman, made it's debut in 1964 at the New York World's Fair. Shortly before his passing, Richard wrote one final verse:

Mother earth unites us in heart and mind

And the love we give makes us humankind

Through our vast wondrous land

When we stand hand in hand

It’s a small world after all.

This new verse will be added to the finale scene of the ride at both Disneyland and Disney World beginning tomorrow, July 17th. 

Fantastic 4 in Fantastivision

Marvel

This trailer for Marvel's Fantastic 4: First Steps is so retro! It looks like a television commercial straight out of the sixties. And it seems so appropriate for the style of the movie.

Fantastic 4: First Steps arrives in theaters on July 25th.

Ray Bradbury Quote

Photo: Lennox McLendon

"I have never listened to anyone who criticized my taste in space travel, sideshows or gorillas. When this occurs, I pack up my dinosaurs and leave the room."

- Ray Bradbury

R2-D2 in a Starspeeder 1000

R2-D2 is ready to copilot this Starspeeder 1000 for Star Tours. At least, he will be as soon as C-3PO understands what needs to be repaired.

Wednesday Season 2 Trailer

Netflix

Wednesday Addams is headed back to Nevermore Academy for another year. But this time, the stakes are even higher: Enid's life is at risk, and Wednesday will do anything to save her.

Part One of Wednesday Season 2 arrives on Netflix on August 6th.

Part Two begins on September 3rd. 

"I Herald Galactus" Clip

Marvel

Most of the trailers and clips for Marvel's The Fantastic 4: First Steps have been fairly lighthearted, celebrating the family and their world. But this clip of the Silver Surfer introduces the villain.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps arrives in theaters on July 25th.

Chocolate Crush

Amaury Guichon/Pixar

Duuuuuude, this is one totally awesome chocolate sculpture from Amaury Guichon. Crush looks like he's surfing the big blue. As Crush would say, it's righteous!

Sunday Dinner

Marvel

Each new glimpse of Marvel's The Fantastic 4: First Steps is amazing. It looks so delightfully retro and all about family. This clip shows the importance of Sunday dinners together to this family. 

The Fantastic 4: First Steps arrives in theaters on July 25th.

Black Widow Quote

Marvel

"At some point,

we all have to choose,

between what the world

wants you to be,

and who you are."

- Natasha Romanoff, Black Widow

A Pirate's Life

🎶Yo Ho Yo Ho 🎶

🎶 A Pirate's Life For Me! 🎶

Happy Independence Day!

"Those who won our independence

believed liberty to be the secret of happiness." 

- Louis D. Brandeis

Eyes of Wakanda Sneak Peek

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"Wakanda is a kingdom of many secrets." Marvel's new animated series, Eyes of Wakanda, will explore many of those secrets from Wakanda's past.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

Marvel Animation’s new action-adventure series 'Eyes of Wakanda' follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history. In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze and this is their story.

Eyes of Wakanda arrives on DisneyPlus on August 27th 1st.

Fantastic 4: First Steps "Welcome"

Marvel

Every trailer for Marvel's Fantastic 4: First Steps gives another little glimpse of their story. This one includes a news clip of their origins.

Fantastic 4: First Steps arrives in theaters on July 25th.

Coca Cola X Star Wars: Refresh Your Galaxy

All images: Coke/Lucasfilm

This summer, Coke wants to "Refresh Your Galaxy". Coca Cola and Star Wars makes for a surprisingly great collaboration. Here's Coke's fun tribute to the the Star Wars fandom.

Coke is also releasing 30 different Star Wars characters on cans and bottles. Three of the designs are exclusive to Disneyland and Disney World: Chewbacca, and First Order Stormtrooper, and the Mandalorian & Grogu. The remaining 27 will be available from various retailers around July 7th. 

Fans can also scan select bottles, cans, and even ads, to unlock an Augmented Reality experience. There, you can learn more about the character designs and even send your own hologram transmission. Just record your message and it will be transformed into a Star Wars-style hologram you can share with friends. So get ready to "Refresh Your Galaxy" this July.

Nora Roberts Quote

Photo: Evelyn Hockstein

"Light always wins.

Sometimes it takes way too long,

but it always wins."

- Cleo, Inheritance by Nora Roberts

Pride Mural At Disney Springs

For the last few years, Disney World has marked Pride month with murals in each of the four parks and Disney Springs. The murals make great photo spots for guests. These Mickey gloves making a rainbow heart aren't actually a mural, but rather 3D art, and can be found near the Orange Garage.

More Fantastic 4 Posters

All images: Marvel

There are so many different formats for picture and sound at the movies these days. And it seems like every one has to have their own poster when a big movie is released. As a result, there are a lot of awesome posters for Marvel's The Fantastic 4: First Steps. First up, is a poster for RealD 3D which features the Fantastic 4, H.E.R.B.I.E, a glimpse of the Fantasticar, and the Baxter Building. 

The IMAX poster hints at the Fantastic 4's powers and also includes a tiny H.E.R.B.I.E, Fantasticar, and Baxter Building. 

The Fandango poster focuses on the Fantastic 4's logo with tiny stylized silhouettes of the team.

This Dolby Poster includes images of the team before they acquired their powers along with their ship, the Excelsior, as well as the family after they become the Fantastic 4.

The ScreenX poster keeps it retro with stylized silhouettes of the team on color blocks.

And finally, the 4DX poster features the team, with Sue and Johnny using their powers.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps arrives in theaters on July 25th.