Pixar Animation Studios executives are considering more sequels and reboots of their most popular films as they try to right the studio’s reputation as the best of the best. In a new report by Bloomberg, Pixar President Jim Morris, Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter, and Senior VP of Development Lindsey Collins spoke about the studio’s … Read more
Disney PhotoPass Service is offering 10 new photo ops this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. New Disney PhotoPass Opportunities This Summer Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have two new Disney PhotoPass opportunities this summer. The first is a video captured by the photographer across from the “Feathered Friends in Flight!” bird show. … Read more
“Mine! Mine! Mine!” Walt Disney World has a new collection of “Finding Nemo” merchandise featuring Bruce the shark, seagulls, and more characters. New ‘Finding Nemo’ Merchandise We found most of this collection in Island Mercantile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The collection includes both youth and adult apparel, accessories, a MagicBand+, and more. Tumbler Cup – … Read more
In case you haven’t been bombarded with all of the announcements for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, suffice it to say, they’re here! October 10-11, 2023 are the days for some of Amazon’s biggest deals since Prime Days back in July. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals for Disney parks fans as well … Read more
The pool and surrounding lounge area at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel recently reopened as Pixel Pool following a lengthy refurbishment. The renovated area is themed to Pixar’s filmography — predominantly “Finding Nemo” — as the hotel continues its slow evolution into Pixar Place Hotel. We were able to check out the pool during a recent … Read more
Three new Disney Skyliner collectibles have arrived in the World Traveler shop located at EPCOT’s International Gateway. The latest Skyliner collectibles feature Donald Duck and Friends, Finding Nemo, and Guardians of the Galaxy catching a ride across the Walt Disney World Resort.
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage will finally reopen at Disneyland Park on July 25, 2022. And Hank, the septopus from “Finding Dory,” has joined the attraction. Imagineers also upgraded the attraction’s various set pieces, special effects, and lighting. We could see fresh paint from the Monorail during our visits in these past few months and the … Read more
Stay positive with this new “Just Keep Swimming” tee featuring Dory from “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory.” We found this at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. “Just Keep Swimming” Tee – $36.99 The shirt is mustard yellow with “just keep swimming” in black block letters. Dory is embroidered on the center in lines of … Read more
Four new open edition pins featuring unique Disney characters are now available at Walt Disney World. We found these pins at the Pin Traders stores in EPCOT and Disney Springs. Dory Pin – $9.99 The first pin features Dory from “Finding Nemo” with the diving mask reading “P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney, NSW.” Chicken Little … Read more
Three brand new puzzles are available at the Disneyland Resort today. Fans of Pixar Pier will love these new mini light-up puzzles that are replicas of the billboards found on the pier itself. A whole new puzzle featuring Aladdin and Jasmine is also available for those who prefer puzzles to magic carpet rides. Finding Dory … Read more
After touring remodeled The Little Mermaid and Cars rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation, we’re checking out a remodeled Finding Nemo suite. The main difference in the room is the flooring. Like the Cars and The Little Mermaid rooms, the carpet has been removed in favor of hard laminate flooring. The new flooring is a … Read more
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
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps the Disney Parks closed, we’re creating a list of films and television shows on Disney+ that we feel remind us of the parks we love, and today, we’re taking a cinematic tour through EPCOT! What is it about EPCOT that makes it so special? Is it the fact that … Read more
There’s been a lot of exciting things happening recently throughout Walt Disney World for PIXAR fans. Gusteau’s Restaurant signage appeared in the France pavilion at EPCOT in preparation for the new attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, construction is underway on a new table service restaurant, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, … Read more
Looks like it’s snap back season! This month in Walt Disney World, we’ve already found fun Fantasyland attraction company hats, a Mickey and Minnie in a teacup hat, and a rather boastful “I Conquered the PeopleMover” trucker hat. Now, over on the West Coast, Disneyland has released three colorful, new, PIXAR designs to add to … Read more
Just released at Disney Parks, guests will find a series of new character ear hat ornaments for sale. Here’s Judy Hopps from Zootopia. Hopefully this movie will start to see more merchandise soon because it is really underrepresented despite how big the box office was for it. Maui from Moana is available. The Wreck-It Ralph … Read more