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Gizmodo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Walt Disney World Finally Gets a Nighttime Parade This Summer
Also at Disney World, spooky season starts early: there's a new Disney Villains show, and tickets to Magic Kingdom's Halloween party are on sale now. With summer vacations on the horizon, Disney Experiences are popping off at their bi-coastal theme parks, Disney Cruises, and international destinations. Walt Disney World is getting a nighttime parade featuring new Pixar and Disney Animation Studios favorites, while Mickey Mouse and the Fab Five get dapper outfits to shine along with Starlight. Spooky fun is already beginning with the Disney Villains getting their own show at WDW's Hollywood Studios and Halloween party tickets going on sale. Over at Disneyland, the 70th anniversary party is in full swing with fun festive foods and more. At Disneyland Paris, the theme park dances the summer away with a new music festival. And Disney Cruises prepares to set sail with the fleet's newest ship in this week's theme park news. Walt Disney World – Starlight This summer brings an all-new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, which will debut July 20, 2025. The Magic Kingdom Park exclusive will bring back nighttime parades to the Walt Disney World resort and will feature classic and new Disney and Pixar fandom faves along the parade route on Main Street. The sparkling floats will light up the night and of course we're excited to see the updates to Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Daisy's costumes for the summer premiere. Walt Disney World – Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After There has been a need for more indoor shows as Walt Disney World's humid summer gets underway, so why not some chilling tales from the Disney Villains to beat the heat? We're excited to check out Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After for a fun musical romp through villain showstoppers and more. Walt Disney World – Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Haunted Mansion's Butler Broom extends the invitation for what's sure to be a swinging wake. New this year will be a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse spooky meet and greet at the Town Square Theater. For those of us with little tots, the Storybook Circus will get a 'happy haunt' transformation to help the smallest of Disney fans ease into the spirit of the season—since it is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween after all. Along with popular returning faves, the event will run August 15 to October 31. Tickets here. Disney Imagineering tour of Epcot's Moana: Journey of Water Delight in one of our favorite walkthrough attractions at Walt Disney World to keep summer visitors cool with Imagineering's fun-fact filled behind the scenes look at Moana: Journey of Water. Disneyland 70th Food This summer, aside from watching all the nighttime shows and scavenger hunting with the key to Disneyland, we'll be eating our way through the parks. Our current fave dish is the 70th celebration Mickey Waffles at Schmoozies which are like confetti cake in flavor and have a creamy strawberry center that's not to be missed. Disneyland France – Disney Music Festival Disneyland Paris makes a debut as a music festival destination from now until September 7 with the Disney Music Festival. The event will combine all genres of music with experiences inspired by Pixar and Disney Animation favorites, with hubs dedicated to various genres of music. That includes a mariachi band with Coco's Miguel in Frontierland, jazz with Mary Poppins in Town Square, rock n' roll with Elvis Stitch in Discoveryland, and more characters getting in on the fun. I want to know to know the story of DJ Chip and Dale, who just by the looks of their outfits look like they mean house music business. Disney Cruise – The Disney Destiny The comic book action and fairytale magic of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel heroes and villains will soon take over the Disney Destiny, the newest ship set to embark on ocean adventures in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The Destiny will begin its trips later this year on November 20 with 4-5 night cruises taking off from the port of Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. We're excited for the ship's epic looking Hercules show and the gorgon battle teased in the image above. Duffy and Friends Celebrate 20 years at Tokyo DisneySea The iconic international bear Duffy and his friends are turning 20. The celebration is hittingTokyo DisneySea for seaside fun this year with special food, entertainment and merch. I hope we get some stateside soon! We need LinaBell and other plushes for those of us collecting. Star Wars BDX Droids on a World Tour – Tokyo Disneyland International Disney fans can meet the Star Wars droids which will be featured in Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian and Grogu until June 30 at Tokyo Disneyland. Spider-Man themed land breaks ground at Shanghai Disney Resort The Marvel Cinematic (theme park) Universe expands at Shanghai Disneyland with a new Spider-Man inspired land which will host new shows, dining, and attractions. Notably there will be a high-octane coaster that will swing you around on a heroic action encounter with Spidey. Land broke on May 18 for the area which will neighbor the recently opened Zootopia land. Makes sense, the Wonderful World of Disney insects living next to animals and all.
Miami Herald
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Disney launches major program with perks streaming fans will love
Gone are the days when people rented VHS tapes and inserted them into a VCR to watch a movie. Now, streaming service subscriptions are all one needs to watch any movie or show they please. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Disney launched Disney+ in the U.S. in 2019, and since then, it has accumulated thousands of subscribers. Its quick success and fans' demand for the service later pushed it to expand to other countries, gradually increasing its awareness and gaining even more members. However, after multiple years of growth, Disney+ lost subscribers for the first time during its first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2025, reporting a 1% decline in total subscribers compared to the previous quarter. Related: Disney and Mickey Mouse take on Formula 1 Disney had previously predicted this slowdown and warned investors about another slight decline in streaming subscribers for the following quarter. But things began to look up for Disney. Its streaming service's total subscriber count increased by 1% during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, outdoing its own expectations. Disney (DIS) launched the new "Always-On" perks program that rewards Disney+ or bundle account members in the U.S. with experiences, sweepstakes, savings, and special discounts. Here are all the current perks Disney+ members will get: A chance to win tickets to the "Freakier Friday" world premiere before it arrives in theaters on August 8.A chance to win a 4-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. This cruise will sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting in November 2025.A 6-month free DashPass membership from DoorDash.20% off on the Adidas website and app.15% off purchases at Funko and Loungefly.A 3-month free trial of CLEAR+.A 2-month Super Duolingo free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji access to the exclusive release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule, and a $10 Dapper Credit to claim until June 2 nights or longer at select Disney ResortsCollectionhotels and get rates starting at $99 per night at Disney's All-Star Sports MONOPOLY GO! and Star Wars TIE fighter in-game TOKEN. The Disney+ Perks are available now. Customers must have an active Disney+ or bundle subscription and enroll in the program to access them. Related: Disney World raises beloved event price to highest-ever level However, that's not all. Hulu and Disney bundle subscribers can also enjoy the program's benefits with the exclusive Hulu Perks, which will drop weekly. Hulu members will have access to these perks: Chances to win tickets to Lollapalooza, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and passes to Comic-Con in San Diego, to win items from and inspired by Hulu favorites like "The Handmaid's Tale," "A Complete Unknown," and "Only Murders in the Building."Exclusive perks from partners such as Microsoft, Pure Green, and LG Electronics. The Hulu perks program will launch on June 2. Customers must enroll in the program and have an active Hulu or Disney bundle subscription to access it. This new perks program seeks to continue increasing the subscriber count for all Disney-owned streaming services. It also aims to build loyalty by keeping fans engaged and alert for new perks that will be released constantly, instead of giving them limited-time deals as the program did previously. More Retail News: Walmart makes deal to open popular food chain in storesStarbucks brings back popular menu items after major cutsPopular chicken chain brings back beloved menu item after 7 years "More than a year ago, Disney+ pioneered the first subscriber perks program in streaming, and now, joined by Hulu, both platforms are setting a new standard for how streamers reward their audiences, adding ongoing value and delight to the Disney streaming experience," stated the press release. Although this rewards program is currently only available nationwide, it will roll out internationally later this year, according to the announcement. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why labubu dolls, Disney cartoons have entered the adult wardrobe
Gift this article Open up a social media feed, and you are bombarded with blink-and-you-miss-it trends. There is one quirky movement, though, that's been enjoying a fan following among the stylish for months—the cuddly toy. Look around you—a small doll with a mischievous smile might be strapped to a work bag or a cartoon-ish motif is adding a pop of colour to a shirt in an office. Even mobile phones are getting more personality thanks to anime-inspired charm bracelets and covers. Cutesy toys and figurines in various shapes, sizes and colours from a child's world have entered the wardrobes of grown-ups. Open up a social media feed, and you are bombarded with blink-and-you-miss-it trends. There is one quirky movement, though, that's been enjoying a fan following among the stylish for months—the cuddly toy. Look around you—a small doll with a mischievous smile might be strapped to a work bag or a cartoon-ish motif is adding a pop of colour to a shirt in an office. Even mobile phones are getting more personality thanks to anime-inspired charm bracelets and covers. Cutesy toys and figurines in various shapes, sizes and colours from a child's world have entered the wardrobes of grown-ups. Fashion is tapping into 'toycore"—the marriage of fashion and cuddlies. While luxury brands like Miu Miu, Judith Leiber and Hermès have long launched toy-centric charms and bags, more designers and fast-fashion brands are offering their interpretations in clothes. Earlier this month, designer Kanika Goyal launched a limited edition collection in collaboration with Disney, aimed at adding the playfulness of Mickey Mouse and his friends to adult fashion that's fit for office, a brunch as well as an evening party. There's a two-tone jacket in denim blue and beige cotton to create concentric circles shaped like Mickey Mouse's ears that are filled with embroidery—pop culture meets streetwear. 'Disney characters are part of a shared global imagination. I grew up with them too—they weren't just cartoons. Childhood motifs act like emotional codes," Goyal says. 'We're living in a moment where people are looking for meaning and emotion in what they wear." Besides the nostalgic value and the playfulness, the other big pull of toycore fashion is the opportunity to tell the world about your personal style or current mood. One of the best-sellers of the latest collection in Kazo, a Delhi-based occasionwear fashion brand, is a white-purple striped formal shirt with prints of Bambi and Thumper. Also read: The latest trend in fashion: a show venue that tells a story 'We were also a bit surprised to learn that people are interested in a formal shirt with a cartoon than a casual T-shirt," says creative director Divya Aggarwal. Her guess is the growing confidence among consumers to wear 'conversation-starter pieces that speak of their mood and help them stand apart." Bambi and Thumper Kazo shirt Priyanka Sanghi, founder of Hair Drama Co., a homegrown luxury hair accessories boutique, offers a more detailed answer. 'Why would someone pick a charm shaped like a donut over one that's in the shape of an ice-cream? Your choice basically reflects your state of mind. Even an old bag becomes new if you add a small doll to the handle," she says. Hair Drama Co. founder Priyanka Sanghi's charms hat Her brand started offering charms over a year ago, given their rising popularity. Today, she has over 400 types of charms that can be customised for hats, hair accessories, bracelets and everything in between. In a month, they sell at least 100 charms, shaped like Barbie, palm trees, bags, cartoon characters, chillies and more. Almost half of their clients buy for themselves; the rest, for their children. 'The cartoon/toy vibe has been around for a while—look at those colourful Japanese ice-cream parlours, China's boba bars, Korea's ramen cafes. What's changed now is that toys have become mainstream. The current trend around labubus is crazy." Labubus are the viral China-made little Nordic elves with mischievous grins that many, like Sanghi, say led to the toycore fashion mania. The likes of David Beckham, Dua Lipa and Jahnvi Kapoor are all proud owners of labubus. So is Sanghi, who owns eight of them. 'It makes me feel like a child," says Sanghi, who turns 40 this year. 'I might be feeling a little down but a sight of a labubu (an original costs around ₹ 800, but can fetch up to ₹ 1 lakh on reseller sites) will instantly cheer me up; it's like having a pet. My friends are buying clothes for them." A labubu bag party in Delhi At a time when the news of war and global warming is keeping the world on edge, it's not a stretch to imagine that a cute-looking fluff ball can offer some comfort, even if momentarily. 'It's like a permission to not take everything so seriously," Goyal says. 'It speaks to a quiet, collective urge to hold on to the parts of ourselves that are still curious and unfiltered, especially in a world that's constantly asking us to be composed and contained. And there's something incredibly comforting about wearing a piece that brings you back to a simpler time, even momentarily." Also read: The salwar returns to the runway with a new look Topics You May Be Interested In
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why labubu dolls, Disney cartoons have become part of adult fashion
Open up a social media feed, and you are bombarded with blink-and-you-miss-it trends. There is one quirky movement, though, that's been enjoying a fan following among the stylish for months—the cuddly toy. Look around you—a small doll with a mischievous smile might be strapped to a work bag or a cartoon-ish motif is adding a pop of colour to a shirt in an office. Even mobile phones are getting more personality thanks to anime-inspired charm bracelets and covers. Cutesy toys and figurines in various shapes, sizes and colours from a child's world have entered the wardrobes of grown-ups. Fashion is tapping into 'toycore"—the marriage of fashion and cuddlies. While luxury brands like Miu Miu, Judith Leiber and Hermès have long launched toy-centric charms and bags, more designers and fast-fashion brands are offering their interpretations in clothes. Earlier this month, designer Kanika Goyal launched a limited edition collection in collaboration with Disney, aimed at adding the playfulness of Mickey Mouse and his friends to adult fashion that's fit for office, a brunch as well as an evening party. There's a two-tone jacket in denim blue and beige cotton to create concentric circles shaped like Mickey Mouse's ears that are filled with embroidery—pop culture meets streetwear. 'Disney characters are part of a shared global imagination. I grew up with them too—they weren't just cartoons. Childhood motifs act like emotional codes," Goyal says. 'We're living in a moment where people are looking for meaning and emotion in what they wear." Besides the nostalgic value and the playfulness, the other big pull of toycore fashion is the opportunity to tell the world about your personal style or current mood. One of the best-sellers of the latest collection in Kazo, a Delhi-based occasionwear fashion brand, is a white-purple striped formal shirt with prints of Bambi and Thumper. Also read: The latest trend in fashion: a show venue that tells a story 'We were also a bit surprised to learn that people are interested in a formal shirt with a cartoon than a casual T-shirt," says creative director Divya Aggarwal. Her guess is the growing confidence among consumers to wear 'conversation-starter pieces that speak of their mood and help them stand apart." Priyanka Sanghi, founder of Hair Drama Co., a homegrown luxury hair accessories boutique, offers a more detailed answer. 'Why would someone pick a charm shaped like a donut over one that's in the shape of an ice-cream? Your choice basically reflects your state of mind. Even an old bag becomes new if you add a small doll to the handle," she says. Her brand started offering charms over a year ago, given their rising popularity. Today, she has over 400 types of charms that can be customised for hats, hair accessories, bracelets and everything in between. In a month, they sell at least 100 charms, shaped like Barbie, palm trees, bags, cartoon characters, chillies and more. Almost half of their clients buy for themselves; the rest, for their children. 'The cartoon/toy vibe has been around for a while—look at those colourful Japanese ice-cream parlours, China's boba bars, Korea's ramen cafes. What's changed now is that toys have become mainstream. The current trend around labubus is crazy." Labubus are the viral China-made little Nordic elves with mischievous grins that many, like Sanghi, say led to the toycore fashion mania. The likes of David Beckham, Dua Lipa and Jahnvi Kapoor are all proud owners of labubus. So is Sanghi, who owns eight of them. 'It makes me feel like a child," says Sanghi, who turns 40 this year. 'I might be feeling a little down but a sight of a labubu (an original costs around ₹800, but can fetch up to ₹1 lakh on reseller sites) will instantly cheer me up; it's like having a pet. My friends are buying clothes for them." At a time when the news of war and global warming is keeping the world on edge, it's not a stretch to imagine that a cute-looking fluff ball can offer some comfort, even if momentarily. 'It's like a permission to not take everything so seriously," Goyal says. 'It speaks to a quiet, collective urge to hold on to the parts of ourselves that are still curious and unfiltered, especially in a world that's constantly asking us to be composed and contained. And there's something incredibly comforting about wearing a piece that brings you back to a simpler time, even momentarily." Also read: The salwar returns to the runway with a new look
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fact Check: No, Disneyland isn't moving from California to Texas
Claim: Disneyland is moving from California to Texas. Rating: A rumor that circulated online in late May 2025 claimed Disneyland was exiting California to make an official move to Texas. Searches for this rumor on Bing, DuckDuckGo, Google and Yahoo all featured at the top of their results an article from the Disney fan blog Inside the Magic. That story, published on May 28, displayed the headline, "Disneyland Exits California, Makes Official Move to Texas." Snopes then received a reader inquiry asking if Disneyland truly was moving to Texas. However, the rumor of Disneyland leaving California for Texas was false. Despite the wording of the Inside the Magic headline, the story under the headline simply reported another matter. The article said that on May 27, as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary festivities, some Disney fans and influencers participated in an event featuring a celebratory hot air balloon in Dallas, Texas. The story also reported that, according to an Instagram influencer, organizers planned to next show off the hot air balloon in Houston. Snopes contacted Inside the Magic by email to ask about this claim and will update this article if we learn more information. The May 2025 rumor of Disneyland moving to Texas wasn't the first time the claim made the rounds. For example, as Snopes reported in 2020, the Uncle Walt's Insider website published an article showing the headline, "BREAKING: Disneyland is abandoning California, moving to Texas." Unlike Inside the Magic, the Uncle Walt's Insider website features a disclaimer about publishing "fictitious" content, as well as a "satire" tag for its stories. Another rumor circulating in May 2025 claimed Disneyland's ownership planned to move to Las Vegas. That claim originated in a May 22 article and TikTok video from Mouse Trap News, which features an "About" page on its website describing its content as "the world's best satire and parody website." The headline of the article read, "BREAKING: Disneyland Is Moving to Las Vegas." The story's author reported Disneyland would close in October and move away from California, supposedly due to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's tax policies. Another Mouse Trap News article from May 26 read, "Disney World Removing All American Flags From Parks." These rumors about Disneyland and Walt Disney World were not true. In the past, Snopes covered other false rumors originating from Inside the Magic's many headlines, including Walt Disney World planning to close a theme park for four days, Disney shutting down the Disney+ streaming service, Disney ceasing all broadcasts of Disney Channel, Disney retiring Mickey Mouse and Universal Studios Florida planning to permanently close. DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of Mind. Google. Microsoft Bing. Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos.
