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PHOTOS: “Up” Ear Headbands Come to Disney Parks

December 27, 2018December 26, 2018

Available now at the Elias & Co shop just past the main entrance in Disney California Adventure are ear headbands inspired by Pixar’s “Up”. The ear headbands are $27.99 and Disneyland Passholders can get a discount. These adorable ears feature Carl Fredricksen’s house floating in the sky along with two pouches full of squishy balloons. … Read more

VIDEO: UP! A Great Bird Adventure – Diwali Edition at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019December 22, 2018

For this holiday season, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been offering a variation on the new bird show “UP! A Great Bird Adventure” themed around Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights. A unique offering, this expands the holidays featured at the Disney World resort and fits in perfectly in Animal Kingdom’s Asia section.

We also have the original soft open version show as well as the a revamped variation available to watch on our Youtube page.

Watch the Diwali edition below…

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PHOTOS: New Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph, Bing Bong, and Other Character Christmas Ornaments at Disney Parks

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

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

Ranking All Twenty Of The “Pixar” Movies

June 30, 2018

With the recent release of Incredibles 2 in theaters, and it being Pixar’s 20th animated film, I thought it would be fun to rank all of the Pixar movies. The history of Pixar contains movies that have become instant classics for us, as well as those that are best forgotten by some. A very special … Read more

PHOTOS: New Billboards Themed to Pixar Characters Coming to Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

Disney released a first look at some of the new Pixar themed billboards coming to Pixar Pier! These billboards take place of the turn-of-the-century themed ones that adorned the skyline at Paradise Pier. The first billboard is themed to the Pixar film UP. The second one featured characters from WALL•E. We also snagged a picture of a … Read more

REVIEW: Pixar Fest ‘Up’ Specialty Pastries at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

February 2, 2024May 1, 2018

Pixar Fest treats can be found all over the Disneyland Resort! The Up-Tart was part of the sneak peek we gave you earlier in March, and now we have a review for you! The Up-Tart and Specialty Éclair are some of the many new Up-themed released snacks for Pixar Fest. You can find them at Jolly … Read more

PHOTOS: Pixar Pals Meet-and-Greet Added As Part of Pixar Fest at Disney California Adventure

February 2, 2024May 1, 2018

Pixar Fest is currently in full swing at the Disneyland Resort! In California Adventure Park, you have ‘Pixar Pals’ photo area, located at Paradise Gardens. The first photo area is a small pavilion displaying Pixar film posters and Coco statues. Pixar movie posters: The Miguel, Dante and Hector Coco Statues are here. These life-size characters make … Read more

REVIEW: Pixar Fest ‘Up’ Menu at Carnation Cafe, Disneyland Park

July 14, 2018April 30, 2018

Pixar Fest has brought so many new menu items to the Disneyland Resort! In Disneyland, Carnation Café is known for its timeless charm, delicious food and its one of a kind dining location right on Main Street, U.S.A. Advanced dining reservations are required. During Pixar Fest, two new entrée items are available to order during … Read more

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Pixar Play Parade Returns to Disneyland Resort with New Floats Featuring Up, Inside Out, and Luxo Jr.

April 13, 2018

After a 9 month absence, the Pixar Play Parade has returned to the Disneyland Resort, but this time to Disneyland Park, and with it comes a variety of new floats as part of Pixar Fest happening at the Disneyland Resort. We had our team on hand at the resort to bring you video of the … Read more

PHOTOS: New PIXAR Character MagicBands Released, Feature First Non-Mickey Touchpoint Icons

April 9, 2018

Today, Disney released five new PIXAR themed MagicBands for guests to purchase and for the first time ever, two of them include Non-Mickey Touchpoint Icons. The designs include Cars, Monsters University, Wall-E, Toy Story, and UP! Take a look at the design below and make sure to order them before they’re gone. Lightning McQueen and … Read more

Sneak Peek at Limited Time Food, Drink, and Merchandise for Disneyland’s PIXAR Fest

July 14, 2018March 10, 2018

Starting April 13 and running through September 3, Pixar Fest is coming to the Disneyland Resort and with it comes seasoned parades and new fireworks, but this week we get a sneak peek of the limited time merchandise, food and drinks it will bring! Some of your favorite characters have inspired the new treats and merchandise, so … Read more

Carl’s House from PIXAR’s UP Will Fly Over Sleeping Beauty Castle in New Disneyland Fireworks Show

March 7, 2018

“Together Forever“, the new PIXAR themed fireworks show debuting at Disneyland Park as part of PIXAR Fest, is set begin April 13th, 2018. Here’s what we know so far: “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will light up Disneyland park beginning April 13. In addition to dazzling pyrotechnics and memorable music, the theme of … Read more

BREAKING: Flights of Wonder at Animal Kingdom to be Replaced with PIXAR “Up” Bird Show

March 4, 2019December 11, 2017

Today, Disney is sharing the first details about an all-new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Spring 2018 featuring Russell and Dug from Disney•Pixar’s “UP.” Beginning just in time for the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom next year, this new experience will offer guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and … Read more

Justin “The Mayor” Heyman’s 9/19 – 9/26 Photo Report

March 4, 2019September 29, 2012

While Tom and the rest of our cast are down at WDW Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Epcot, I have just returned from a trip and bring you a rare Mayor’s Photo Report! Beware this report contains photos from inside Enchanted Tales with Belle! I also have brought you back some video from inside the … Read more

Adam Roth’s 6/30/12 Animal Kingdom Photo Report

March 4, 2019July 6, 2012

This photo report is a little late as we have been preparing for our fifth anniversary festivities here at WDW News Today, but better late than never. WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Animal Kingdom on June 30th to catch one of the last Sundowner Celebrations held at the park. The celebration only lasted a month … Read more

Carl and Ellie

June 30, 2012

Disney has released an image of the Carl and Ellie Up combo set that will be released at Comic Con and online on July 12 for $26.95. It is an LE 2000 This looks like a perfect representation of the two kids who we meet early in the Pixar movie Up. It is one of my favorite movies of … Read more