BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Pixar Place Hotel, First Look at Rooms, Menu, and More Released

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Disney has announced the date that Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort will complete its transformation into Pixar Place Hotel. The lodging’s Pixar-inspired evolution will conclude early next year. Pixar Place Hotel To Complete Transformation at Disneyland Resort Early Next Year Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will officially conclude its transformation and become Pixar Place … Read more

Merida Meet and Greet Moves to Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom

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Merida (from the 2012 Pixar film “Brave”) has relocated to a new home in Liberty Square after her final meet and greet at Fairytale Gardens yesterday. Merida in Liberty Square Merida’s new home is located at this Enchanted Glade Gazebo in Liberty Square, behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Here she is on the map of … Read more

Merida Greets Guests a Final Time at Fairytale Gardens Before Encanto Re-Theme in Magic Kingdom

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Merida of the 2012 Pixar film “Brave” is greeting guests one last time in Fairytale Gardens at Magic Kingdom today, before the space is transformed into an “Encanto” meet and greet area for Mirabel. Merida Meet & Greet Merida’s meet and greet is located at Fairytale Gardens, which can be found along the walkway from … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Merida Meet and Greet Returns to Magic Kingdom

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After an absence of over two years, the traditional Merida meet and greet has returned to Magic Kingdom. Today was her first day back, and she was meeting guests intermittently. For the most accurate meet and greet times, check the My Disney Experience app for the date of your visit. Merida Meet and Greet The … Read more

New Princess Merida Disney Designer Doll Available at Disneyland Resort

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Princess Merida from “Brave” has joined the Disney Designer Collection of dolls available at Disneyland Resort. Merida Disney Designer Collection Doll – $129.99 Merida has her classic curly red hair partially pulled back. She has one large hoop earring with chains hanging from it. She wears armor around her neck and one shoulder. Her dress is … Read more

New Earth Day, Disney Princess, Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction, and More Pins at Disneyland Resort

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A plethora of new pins, both open edition, and limited release, have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found most of these in the 20th Century Music Company at Disneyland Park. Cheshire Cat Pin – $9.99 This pin features the Cheshire Cat sitting on a tree branch with a dark sky in the background. “The Sword … Read more

New Princess Merida Disney Designer Doll Available at Walt Disney World

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The next princess to join the Disney Designer Collection is Merida from “Brave.” We found this doll in Sir Mickey’s at Magic Kingdom. She is now on display with the other princesses in the collection. Merida Disney Designer Collection Doll – $129.99 Merida has her classic curly red hair partially pulled back. She has one large … Read more

Rob Gibbs, Pixar Director and Story Artist For “Toy Story 2”, “Onward”, “Monsters At Work” and More, Passes Away at 55

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Rob Gibbs, an animator, director, and story artist for Pixar Animation Studios who worked on such films as Monsters, Inc., Inside Out, and Onward, has passed away at the age of 55, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Gibbs joined Pixar in 1998, working as a storyboard artist for Toy Story 2. Over the years, he’s had … Read more

EDITORIAL: I Watch All 22 Pixar Films Once A Year And Here’s What I Think Of Each One – Part 2 (Including a Final Movie Ranking)

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Hello again! I hope everyone is safe and healthy, and maybe watching some of their favorite movies on Disney+. This is the second in a two-part series about the marathon of Pixar movies my friend Nicole and I do at the beginning of every year. To read my thoughts on the first 11 Pixar films, … Read more

REVIEW: Change Your Fate With This Brave Cupcake From Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

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A princess must be knowledgeable about her kingdom. And her cupcakes. So when I heard there was a new Brave character cupcake at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, you know I had to head over there and try one. This new character cupcake from the Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music is adorable. With just some … Read more