First Reservation-Free Good to Go Days Announced for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, First New Characters Installed on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, & More: Daily Recap (1/11/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 11, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Pixar Animation Studios Reportedly Headed for Layoffs in 2024 Due to Overstaffing

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A new report from Reuters claims that Pixar Animation Studios is set to cut jobs this year, as the studio has more staffing than needed after production has been completed on some shows. Pixar Reportedly Poised to Cut Staffing This Year While a report from TechCrunch claims that Pixar was set to lay off as … Read more

‘Turning Red’ Meilin and Ming Meet & Greet Coming to Lunar New Year 2024 at Disney California Adventure

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At this year’s Lunar New Year Festival in Disney California Adventure, guests will be able to meet Meilin and Ming from “Turning Red.” “Turning Red” Meilin and Ming Meet & Greet Meilin Lee (Mei) is the protagonist of the 2022 Pixar animated film, and Ming Lee is her mother. Both have the ability to transform … Read more

Disney+ Subscribers Who Are D23 Members Can Enter to Win a Free Trip to Disneyland During Pixar Fest

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If you’re a Disney+ subscriber who is also a D23 member, and you’re looking to visit Disneyland Resort and experience Pixar Fest in 2024, there’s a contest you may be interested in. Disney+ Giving Away Trip to Disneyland Announced via the Disneyland and Disney+ Instagram pages, a new contest is open to Disney+ subscribers who … Read more

Build the Magic in 2024 With NEW Disney LEGO Sets Including ‘Frozen,’ Disney Princess, & More

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It’s a new year, and you can start it off right by bringing home a little Disney magic of your own with new Disney LEGO sets, featuring “Frozen,” Mickey Mouse, “Tangled,” and more. Elsa’s Frozen Castle Disney LEGO Set – $44.99 This Frozen Castle playset is a buildable castle broken down into bags, each containing … Read more

FIRST LOOK at Pixar Fest Sculpture Coming to Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland

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Pixar Fest is returning to Disneyland Resort later this year, and new concept art offers a first look at a sculpture coming to Main Street, U.S.A. Pixar Fest Sculpture Pixar Fest will be held from April 26 – August 4, 2024. The sculpture will be located in Town Square and features Remy from “Ratatouille;” Squirt, … Read more

Ana Ofelia Murguía, Voice of ‘Coco’ in Disney and Pixar’s 2017 Film, Passes Away at 90

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Ana Ofelia Murguía, the Mexican actor who provided the voice for the titular character in Pixar’s 2017 film, “Coco,” passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, as reported by Variety. Voice of Mama Coco Passes Away In the film, a young boy named Miguel crosses over to the land of the dead during Mexico’s Día … Read more

‘Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ Fireworks Returning to Disneyland Park in 2024

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“Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will return to Disneyland Park in 2024 following a multi-year absence. The fireworks and projection effects display will take place during Pixar Fest, which will run across Disneyland Resort from April 26 through August 4, 2024. ‘Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular’ Returning to Disneyland Park in … Read more

Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Disney+ Series Quietly Delayed Until 2024

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Disney has quietly delayed the release of “Win or Lose,” a long-form animated series from Pixar that will serve as the studio’s first foray into that particular medium. TheWrap first reported word of its delay on November 15. ‘Win or Lose’ Quietly Delayed to 2024 “Win or Lose” was given a Fall 2023 release date … Read more

First ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaser Trailer & Poster Introduce New Emotions, Character Voices

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Pixar has released a new teaser trailer and poster for “Inside Out 2,” the studio’s next theatrical release that’s set to hit theaters on June 14, 2024. The film is a follow-up to 2015’s “Inside Out,” which was a critical and commercial hit for the animation house. Pixar Releases ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaser Trailer The … Read more

PHOTOS: Pixar Place Hotel Reimagining Continues With Blank White Hallway Walls, Other Minor Touches

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Last week, Disney announced that Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort will complete its transformation into Pixar Place Hotel in January. We stopped by to check out the progress of the hotel, which is open throughout their reimagining. Blank Canvas at Pixar Place Hotel While walking around the hotel, we found that the hallways … Read more

NEW Luxo Ball Pin Bag Rolls Into Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

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Display your Pixar pins or other trading pins on this new Luxo ball pin bag that we spotted in Disney California Adventure Park. We didn’t see the matching belt from the collection that we spotted at Walt Disney World, but this bag joins a mix-and-match collection of pin display bags and belts available coast to coast. … Read more

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

PHOTOS: Wall-E Store Named, Staircase to the Soul Realm Completed, and More Construction Updates from Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel

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Construction work continues on Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel, the reimagining of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel that is set to be completed this winter. The hotel has remained open as it is transformed, with the lobby reopening in May 2023 and the pool area reopening in July 2023. Pixar Place Hotel Construction Before heading into the … Read more

More Neon Cars Land Merchandise Races Into Disneyland Resort

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Even more neon-inspired Cars Land merchandise has arrived at Disneyland Resort, perfect for gearing up for your next race in Radiator Springs. We found all of these new items in World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. Cars Land Neon Zip-Up Hoodie – $64.99 This zip-up hoodie is split right down the middle, with … Read more

PHOTOS: After Just 3 Months, The Worlds of Pixar Backdrop is Already Walled Off for Repairs

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Just three months after its original unveiling, the Worlds of Pixar backdrop is already undergoing some repairs in Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. Worlds of Pixar Backdrop Being Repaired The Worlds of Pixar backdrop was first unveiled in July of this year, replacing the Mickey’s Toontown “Toon Plaza” photo area. Blue construction walls … Read more