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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grab This ‘Super Cute' Fruit-Shaped Bath Mat for 30% off During Anthropologie's Memorial Day Savings Event
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you're the type of person who loves to incorporate a bit of whimsy into their home decor, then you're going to love this bath mat from Anthropologie. It's shaped like a strawberry, crafted with natural cotton so it can be washed and used for years, and it's marked down 30 percent off during Anthropologie's Memorial Day Savings Event. More from SheKnows Exclusive: Disney Store Japan's Donald Duck Collection Is Coming to the U.S. - Plus, Plushie Bags Are Back! Today's Top Deals Joanna Gaines' New Hearth & Hand Spring Collection Dropped at Target & Prices Start at $3 Think Spring! Target Just Added Tons of Gorgeous New Patio Items Target Is Having a Can't-Miss Spring Sandal Sale for Circle Members The Tufted Icon Cotton Bath Mat comes in four adorable shapes — the strawberry, a lemon wedge, a grapefruit, and a ladybug — so there's something for every whimsy lover out there. It's made with natural cotton that can withstand being washed and dried, and according to those who have purchased one already, these bath mats are a definite win. Normally priced at just under $60, you can score one now for just over $40 during Anthropologie's sale. $41 $58 29% off Buy Now 'Great little rug,' one person wrote in their review. 'Bright, soft and great quality.' 'I purchased the grapefruit and lemon mats,' another Anthropologie shopper wrote. 'Both mats are soft and the perfect way to bring in a fun pop of color.' And someone else added, 'I love the whimsical ladybug! You can't go wrong with any of these designs!' Whether you are adding to a fruit-themed collection or adding a pop of fun into your fairly basic bathroom, these bath mats will do the trick! You can use them as is, or grab a non-slip rug liner and cut it to size to ensure the mat stays in place when you step out of the shower or bath. You could even use these rugs in front of the kitchen sink, in a mudroom, or as a soft place to put your feet as soon as you get out of bed in the morning. They're honestly too cute to keep hidden away in the bathroom! The Anthropologie Memorial Day Event will only last through the holiday weekend, so grab this bath mat and more of your favorite Anthropologie items while they're in stock and marked down. Anthro sales are few and far between, so take advantage of the savings while you can!More Top Deals from SheKnows Is Walmart+ Worth It? Giada De Laurentiis' Newest Cookbook Is Packed With Italian Super Food Recipes Stanley Tumblers Now Come With New Leakproof Lids & Customers Are Raving About Them Best of SheKnows 20 Best Cat-Approved Toys on Amazon to Treat Your Fur Baby — All Under $30 We Did the Research & These Are the Best Flower Delivery Services for Mother's Day 10 Affordable Lookalikes of the Clinique Black Honey Lipstick, According to TikTok
Time Magazine
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
How Disney Did Stitch Dirty
Perhaps the most unlikely character to become ubiquitous in the world of Disney is Stitch, an alien who pretends to be a dog in 2002's Lilo & Stitch. Though the diminutive agent of chaos is a far cry from the nonthreatening affability of Mickey Mouse, his character design has an undeniable appeal. Just look at those big floppy ears and toothy grin, those Tasmanian Devil-meets-Hula dancer moves, and try to keep a straight face. Since that film proved something of a surprise hit for the studio, Stitch's impact has been felt worldwide. He's had three animated sequel films and three TV series, including the anime series Stitch! The merch is bountiful, with over 100 items currently listed on the Disney Store website, never mind the knock-offs. So when the news came that Stitch would return in a live-action remake, helmed by Marcel the Shell With Shoes On director Dean Fleischer Camp, expectations were reasonably high for the adorable alien's return to center stage. So high, in fact, that prognosticators predict it could out-earn even Tom Cruise jumping out of airplanes in its opening weekend. Yet in the new Lilo & Stitch movie, releasing May 23, Stitch is alien non grata. As the remake is more than 20 minutes beefier than the original, which was written and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, one would naturally expect an expanded role for one of the most treasured characters in animation. The movie's marketing certainly promises this—if you've so much as left the house in the last few months, you've likely been inundated with sightings of Stitch on clothing, housewares, and just about anything you can put a price tag on. You'd be forgiven for assuming he's the only character in the film. The extended run time offers an opportunity for an expanded backstory, flashbacks to the damage he caused that resulted in his exile from outer space, and a deepening of his bond with Lilo, to name just a few. Instead, that extra time is spent with Stitch on the sidelines, taking a back seat to the relationship between Lilo and her big sister Nani, who was thrown into a guardian role after their parents died in an accident. Nani has ambitions of being a marine biologist and even received a full ride from a big university, but her priority is Lilo. There's also Tūtũ (Amy Hill), their neighbor who is fiercely protective of them. These new elements are neither remarkable nor unwelcome, but devoting time to them at the expense of Stitch is an utterly baffling decision. It's not just that Stitch's role is reduced. When he is onscreen, the film prioritizes debauchery over depth. We get a new scene of him destroying a wedding reception because he wants to eat the cake, set to 'Uptown Funk.' He eats voraciously. He burps on numerous occasions. He swallows a lava lamp and burps again. He does lots of silly, goofy things because he's a silly, goofy guy. But his true character is subsumed by a flurry of moments that seem designed to be memed or turned into future merchandising opportunities. He has no arc, no real story of his own. What was once a misunderstood creature trying to find his own identity has morphed into a party animal who wouldn't be out of place in a frat house. You get the sense that if the film flashed forward to the future, he'd be chugging beers and crushing a nacho platter. Audiences didn't fall head over heels for Stitch because he's a quirky goofball who brings chaos wherever he goes, nor because he's cute, blue, and fluffy (though that certainly helps). They related to him because the 2002 Lilo & Stitch was about an outsider who wanted nothing more than to belong. You could see Stitch actively trying to keep his destructive instincts at bay to strengthen his new family bond with Lilo and Nani. Stitch wanted so desperately to fit in, to be part of a world he always felt on the outside of, looking in. Lilo, outcast by her schoolmates and coping with a gutting loss, felt the same way. The film is about two unlikely souls coming together to take on a world that's dealt them nothing but hardship. Worse still is that the scenes most essential to the development of Stitch in the original film are nowhere to be found in the new one. In the animated film, after causing wanton pandemonium for the sisters, Stitch is restless at night. He's being watched by his creator Jumba, who reflects to his colleague Pleakley: 'I never gave him a greater purpose. What must it be like to have nothing? Not even memories to visit in the middle of the night?' Looking for something to do, Stitch rummages through Lilo's bookshelf, struck by a picture book: The Ugly Duckling. He wakes Lilo to explain it to her. 'He's sad because nobody wants him,' Lilo explains, 'But on this page, his family hears him crying, and they find him. Then the Ugly Duckling is happy, because he knows where he belongs.' This means a lot to him, as he takes the book back to his bed and closes his eyes. Before he can fall asleep, he's interrupted by Lilo introducing him to the music of Elvis, solidifying their bond. Later in the film, Stitch inadvertently causes Nani to lose her job, meaning the social worker, Mr. Bubbles, will have no choice but to separate the sisters and place Lilo in foster care. Overwhelmed by guilt, Stitch abandons Lilo, taking only The Ugly Duckling with him. It's here that Lilo delivers the unforgettable mantra central to the film: 'Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind.' Though he's moved by Lilo's words, Stitch still chooses to leave, desperate to find himself and even more keen to stop hurting someone he cares for so deeply. In the forest, he opens the book to the same page he was looking at with Lilo, with the duckling crying, 'I'm lost!' Somberly, Stitch repeats those words: 'I'm lost.' He means it more than just literally. He's all alone in the world, having left the one person who loved him unconditionally. He has no idea who he is. It's a bracing moment of sadness that's rare for a family film. Disney movies deal with death and tragedy on a fairly regular basis, sure, but they hardly ever spend time truly interrogating how those events leave lasting effects like they do in Lilo & Stitch. Instead of these vital scenes, we get a brief moment in Lilo's bedroom where she asks Stitch if he has a family. He simply responds with a 'no.' When you think there might be a moment of introspection, the film moves swiftly on. A retelling of a beloved story doesn't have to be a shot-for-shot remake to be valuable; taking things in a new direction helps justify the process of remaking these films in the first place, and it's a distinct mark of the few worthwhile live-action remakes in the Disney canon. But there's a balance to strike between adding something new and maintaining the core of what made the story worth telling in the first place. 2025's Lilo & Stitch offers mere sketches of this pivotal relationship. The Disney Live-Action Industrial Complex has made a lot of strange decisions in bringing their animated classics into the realm of live-action, but fundamentally misunderstanding what makes one of their most universally adored characters worthwhile may be its most egregious.
Thrill Geek
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
Disney Store's ‘Create Your Own Headband' Experience Now Online at Disney Store
The beloved Create Your Own Headband experience—originally a hit at Disney Parks and more recently featured at the Disney Store in Times Square—has officially launched online at Now fans everywhere can design their own magical accessory with this fun and customizable headband collection. Start with a DIY Headband Base and personalize it by mixing and matching from 24 plush character attachments. The first wave of characters includes favorites from Mickey & Friends , Winnie the Pooh , Inside Out , and more. But these plush pieces aren't just for your headband! Each character also doubles as a cute standalone clip-on accessory—perfect for bags, backpacks, keychains, or wherever you want a pop of Disney personality. Whether you're accessorizing your outfit or your everyday essentials, this collection is all about playful self-expression. Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Time Out
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Disney is opening a pop-up store in London this summer
It's time to rally up the kids and Disney adults in your life – a Disney pop-up shop is coming to west London. The limited-time store will launch in June at Westfield White City. For the release of the new live-action movie, it'll be full of exclusive 'Lilo and Stitch' themed merch. Alongside that, it'll feature Disney Store's newest summer collection, with towels, swimwear and apparel up for grabs. Besides all that, you can expect daily 'opening ceremonies', sculpted icons of beloved Disney characters and immersive in-store designs featuring Tinker Bell from 'Peter Pan'. It's also been promised that the launch will be marked with a 'special magical moment for guests', but details are still being kept under wraps for now. Enda Kelly, VP of Disney Store, said: 'We look forward to welcoming fans of all ages to step into a world of wonder, play, and magical moments this June. Westfield welcomes over 27 million visitors each year at White City and we hope to bring everyone from first-time visitors to our dedicated fans a chance to experience Disney's magic.' If you miss out on the pop-up, there's always the Disney Store on Oxford Street, which is open year-round with three whole floors of Disney-themed delights.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
It's not just magic. The real reason fans keep going back to Disney parks.
It's not just magic. The real reason fans keep going back to Disney parks. Show Caption Hide Caption Pregnancy reveal at Disney World leaves big sister in tears While at Disney World in Orlando, Fl, Lexi decided to surprise her 11-year-old daughter Addison with the magical news that she'll be a big sister. Disney fans return to the parks for reasons beyond the "magic," including new experiences and a sense of community. The immersive environment, from themed lands to dedicated cast members, contributes to the appeal. Guests appreciate the flexibility of Disney experiences, from short visits to extended stays. You're going to Disney? Again? Disney fans are familiar with these words, especially those who visit the parks year after year. 'I'll still get the comments of, 'Oh, you should go somewhere else.' But I just can't help it,' said Emily Corroy, who shares her affinity on social media as @enchantmentbyemily. 'I always go back.' The allure of Disney magic is real for fans, but it's not just smoke and mirrors. Here's why some travelers keep going back to Disney. The Disney bubble Corroy's earliest Disney memories include visiting the Disney Store with her mom, back when the brick-and-mortar shops populated malls across America. 'My first trip to the parks was when I was six, and just being immersed in that world, I fell in love, and I've just never fallen out of it,' she said. The 37-year-old visits Walt Disney World multiple times a year from Wisconsin. 'I love that every time I go, it's different,' she said. 'There's always something new to see, something new to experience that I haven't done before.' EPCOT's festivals are her favorite, particularly the International Festival of the Arts, where guests can meet Disney artists. Her family also enjoys staying on property as Disney Vacation Club members, which is like Disney's version of timeshares. When cast members greet them with 'Welcome home,' she said, 'I'm not going to lie; it is a very nice thing to hear.' Many guests spend their entire vacation inside the Disney bubble – playing in the parks, staying at Disney hotels, dining at Disney restaurants, taking resort transportation and more. 'It's a place to go back to your childhood and just relive all of the good things that come with being a kid ... to just kind of disconnect from the realities and everyday responsibilities of being an adult and just experience all of the imagination and creativity and magic,' Corroy said. "Getting to experience that and all of the wonder with my own kids takes me back even more.' Sometimes she visits without them. 'They get pretty jealous when I go without them, and they want to know when their next trip is coming," she said. 'I'm definitely raising Disney kids that will likely be going back regularly as they get older.' Never too old Annual passholder Leslie Shinault lives less than an hour from Disney World, on Florida's Space Coast, and visits about once a month, though she's been busy lately and hasn't been back for about six weeks. 'Now I'm having withdrawals because I really want to go,' the 63-year-old said with a chuckle. She usually visits with her husband, sister, or 11-year-old granddaughter. 'She's my best friend,' she said. 'We have all kinds of great adventures.' Her husband is a big fan of Star Wars, and Shinault loves how cast members always stay in character at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. 'You buy something, they say that'll be 4.72 credits, not $4.72,' she said. "They're completely immersed in making your experience feel like you're at Batuu in Galaxy's Edge.' Sometimes they'll go to a park for just a few rides or a meal or to people watch. 'You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a good time,' she said. 'Everybody feels like they've got to have the balloon and the Mickey doll. My granddaughter and I, we're to the point now where we like to go and find something that we've never done before.' Shinault recommends the KidCot Fun Stops at EPCOT's World Showcase, where kids can talk to cultural representatives and collect free activity cards. There's also a Smellephants on Parade scavenger hunt in Magic Kingdom's Storybook Circus. Kids at heart can participate, too. 'You're never too old to go to Disney,' she said. Disney adults Jasmine Jennings wasn't always sure of that. Like many fans, she too grew up with Disney. "It's just something that has always been a part of my life,' the 31-year-old from Indiana said. She loved films like 'A Goofy Movie' and 'Aladdin.' (Princess Jasmine is her favorite.) Every year, she visited Disney World with her family. 'The last time I went with my family, I think I was maybe a senior in high school, and I remember thinking that would be like the last time that we would go, because all of us are grown up, and it's one of those places where you think it's mostly for families,' she recalled. She didn't expect to go back until she had kids of her own, but last year, Disney invited Jennings, who goes by @smoothjasmine on social media, back as part of their Power of Joy Creator Summit. And since then, she's taken multiple Disney trips, both hosted and independent, with friends she met there. 'I was able to create my own memories as a Disney adult, and I got to fall in love with it in a different way, with a new group of people,' she said. 'We kind of formed our own little family ... and every time I post a video from those trips, people are like, 'I've never experienced Disney like this. I need to go with you guys!'' Disney magic Goofy helps Disney fan who's blind 'see' him through touch Raelin "Rae" Towe, a Disney fan who is blind, beams with joy as she feels the face of her favorite Disney character, Goofy in Anaheim, CA. For them and many other Disney fans, the magic is real, and oftentimes cast members are the ones who create it. Corroy shared an example of how, from when her youngest was four. 'He had gotten a Mushu Munchling for his birthday, and it was just his favorite thing,' she said. 'That was the one gift that he got that year that beat everything else.' Unfortunately, he lost it one day, so his mom went on a mission to find a replacement on her next Disney trip. The trouble was the scented stuffed animals came in mystery boxes. 'At one point, I was standing in World of Disney smelling Munchling boxes,' she said. When a cast member asked what she was doing, Corroy explained the situation: 'I told her this story and how upset my son was that he had lost it, and so I was just searching for the same Munchling. She worked her Disney magic and came back and had a box that was unopened, and she was certain it was Mushu. She had me open it right there in the store, and sure enough, it was the correct one. And not only that, she brought me a letter from Mulan for my son. It was addressed to him: 'Thank you so much for loving Mushu. Make sure you take care of him and make sure he stays with you.' And just having that extra note to bring to him from Disney, from Mulan, was amazing. I broke into tears. It was so special.' That's the kind of magic many fans think of when they think of Disney, and what keeps them coming back.
