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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Fresh Beats, Family Fun and Summer Vibes Take Over Walt Disney World Resort
This summer, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is turning up the fun with the debut of Cool Kid Summer, an enchanting celebration filled with pop-up entertainment, interactive activities and family-friendly surprises across its theme parks, water parks and hotels. Now through September 1, guests can catch added character experiences, dynamic games, lively dance parties, two new stage shows, a nighttime parade premiering in July and more. Our family visited during opening week of Cool Kid Summer, and I can confirm that it's the can't-miss event of the season. Here's what to expect - and how to join the party. At Disney's Magic Kingdom, my children (ages 5, 5 and 8) danced with Pluto and played midway-style games at Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus, then headed to Tomorrowland for Galactic Blast, a space-themed DJ dance party with Stitch. At Hollywood Studios, we caught two new stage shows, followed by the interactive "Get Animated at Animation Courtyard," featuring jump rope performers, magicians, games, crafts and an indoor DJ dance party with Mickey Mouse and Disney Junior friends. At EPCOT, we spent a fun-filled morning at the all-new dance-and-play experience GoofyCore. And at Animal Kingdom, the kids earned limited-time Wilderness Explorers badges and participated in a singalong at Discovery Island. SheBuysTravel tip: For even more fun, stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort or Disney's Wilderness Lodge - all of which are offering character visits, family games, music and more as part of the event. One of our family's favorite Cool Kid Summer spots is the brand-new GoofyCore activation at EPCOT, where CommuniCore Hall has been transformed into an immersive indoor play experience featuring a DJ dance party and games with Goofy and his friends. The memories created here are priceless; this is an event where Goofy made time to dance, play games and build forts with my kids. The two new stage shows at Hollywood Studios are also terrific: "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" and "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After" are colorful, high-energy and perfect for all ages. SheBuysTravel tip: Make sure to pick up a Cool Kid Summer guide for each of the parks, as well as a limited-edition Magic Shot photo guide with a map to all the best spots for fun family photos. An interactive map can also be found in the My Disney Experience app. One major addition to Walt Disney World 's programming will be the dazzling nighttime parade "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away," set to premiere July 20 at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The first evening parade at the park since 2016, the parade will feature a majestic musical score, a procession of glittering floats and beloved Disney characters. Inspired by the classic Main Street Electrical Parade, guests will be treated to enchanting moments from Disney and Pixar animated films such as Moana, Encanto, Frozen and Peter Pan. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will debut sparkling costumes for the parade, with new themed treats and commemorative merchandise available for purchase. Some of the most memorable moments during Cool Kid Summer are the unexpected ones - the impromptu dance parties, surprise character pop-ins and themed sequences that appear out of nowhere. On our visit, a spontaneous banshee parade through Pandora at Animal Kingdom had our kids clapping and cheering alongside cast members, while at Magic Kingdom, we stumbled upon Rapunzel and Flynn Rider dancing in the streets. SheBuysTravel tip: Leave room in your days at the theme parks (and even resorts) to linger and explore. Disney has packed this seasonal event with moments meant to surprise and delight. Planning a visit? There are several new ways to stretch your vacation budget during Cool Kid Summer: 50% Off Kids Tickets: Save on multi-day kids' park tickets (ages 3–9) for visits through September Three-Park Ticket: Visit EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom for as low as $89 per day (through Sept. 22).Disney Resort Hotel Deals: Save up to 30 percent on select resort stays from August 1 – October 11, with additional offers for Annual Passholders and Florida Subscriber Rates: Exclusive discounts for Disney+ subscribers, with hotel rates starting at $99 per night at select Resident Summer Magic Ticket: Four-day park ticket for just $60 per day (through Sept. 27).Free Water Park Admission: Complimentary water park entry on check-in day for Disney Resort hotel guests through Sept. 7. SheBuysTravel tip: Stay at a Disney Resort hotel to enjoy 30 minutes of early park entry each day; a smart way to beat the crowds and heat. To stay cool at the parks, try alternating indoor and outdoor attractions. 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Travel Weekly
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
Dispatch, Orlando: Discovering Disney's Cool Kid Summer
To lure kids and parents to Orlando this summer, Walt Disney World has been pulling out all the stops, in the form of a promotion called Cool Kid Summer. My colleague Christina Jelski has already written about summertime promos, which consists of perks, discounts and special park opportunities. New shows opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a cool -- literally and figuratively -- play space at Epcot themed to Goofy is just the ticket when your little ones need to burn off some steam and parents need some air conditioning. There is also the promise of more character interactions, in-park Easter eggs and perks at some of the on-property resorts. And we were along for the ride. At Disney's invitation, we flew down over Memorial Day weekend (through Newark Airport, no less) with our teenage daughter and then stayed on for the kickoff of Cool Kid Summer with my 8-year-old, who officially qualifies as a cool kid -- the invitation was for families with kids ages 9 and younger, which is the Cool Kid sweet spot). With that came some firsthand looks at the new goodies Disney has on offer for families. The Cool Kid Summer branding on a snack stand at Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin Now that Cool Kid Summer is live, parents checking in at Disney resorts will receive brochures for each of the four parks that pinpoint specific Cool Kid activities and provide tips for parents with young kids -- like where to buy diapers, sunscreen or formula -- and suggestions on how to live their best cool-kid life. For example, to complete a "scavenger hunt" at Magic Kingdom, kids must "sing with the Tiki birds," "ride a boat," and "strike a pose near Cinderella Castle." We previewed the two new shows at Hollywood Studios. "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" is located at the theater in Animation Courtyard, which is an official Cool Kids site: The courtyard will host jump-rope performers, games and crafts, plus an indoor DJ party. When we were there, my daughter joined in enthusiastically at double-dutch, and Donald Duck was on the scene for impromptu photos and hugs. At 20 minutes, "The Little Mermaid" is a super-condensed retelling of the Disney movie, in a blissfully air-conditioned theater. Grownups might miss some of the humor and quips of the movie, but kids will love it (plus, there's bubbles). The Ariel performer was excellent. A pop-up jump-rope games at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios for Cool Kid Summer, just outside the new "Little Mermaid" show. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin Down the street, though not officially part of Cool Kids is a slightly more sophisticated show called "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After." Disney has been playing up its "misunderstood" cast of villains lately, and this show features Cruella De Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent (with supporting villains like Scar, Hades, Ursula and Gaston) trying to win the audience's approval for most sympathetic. These poor, unfortunate souls (sorry!) provide dynamite singing and effects, even if the smallest kids might not totally follow the plot. Over at Epcot is Goofycore. As Disney describes it, it's the "ultimate summer party" for youngsters at the CommuniCore Hall, with a DJ, interactive games and, yes, Goofy. During our Goofycore visit, the kids played limbo and Goofy Says with a group of high-energy cast members and Goofy, and then there was music while kids ran around and were lightly directed by the cast members and messed with soft building blocks. The games are structured so that all young ages can participate to the best of their ability -- or wander in and out of the play. There is seating and air conditioning, which makes it a perfect break for parents and kids alike. Outside CommuniCore Hall is the "Celebration Encanto" show, where families can relax on shaded Astroturf and partake in a song and dance party. One thing about Cool Kid that most travelers and advisors know: Florida in the summer is hot. We've developed all sorts of coping mechanisms to keep the kids cool on the road, and we have a big arsenal of water bottles, hats and so on. But the nice thing about the events we attended was that most were coupled with a chance to get indoors for a bit and get a break from the heat. (It also rained every night during our stay -- drenching, thunderstorm-type rains -- so bring a poncho and stay flexible.) At Magic Kingdom, the Big Top Bash at Fantasyland and Galactic Blast at Tomorrowland are other Cool Kid gathering spots, with DJ dance parties with Pluto and Stitch, respectively. And even though Animal Kingdom doesn't have a Cool Kid pop-up per se, my cool kid loved that park for its Wilderness Explorers program, and she went all around looking for cast members who would teach her about nature and animals and earn "badges" for her explorer book. Now, with all these dance parties and games, do you think your young kid will head back to the resort exhausted? Maybe, but my bet is that the parents will be the exhausted ones while the kids rev back up at the pool. In any case, we stayed at Art of Animation, one of Disney's Value resorts and a Cool Kid hot spot. The resort's daily program included additional Cool Kid activities such as a "Wake Up, Shake Up" dance party in the morning, character interactions in the lobby and movie night by the pool. It's good fun if you build in a resort day during your stay.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Moyer Is a True Bloodhound in Art Detectives — Watch a Sneak Peek From the New Acorn TV Drama
Stephen Moyer has a nose for clues as one of the titular Art Detectives in Acorn TV's new drama series debuting Monday, June 6, with the first two of six episodes. Starring and executive-produced by Moyer, Art Detectives is centered around the Heritage Crime Unit, a police department consisting of art-loving DI Mick Palmer (Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Virdee's Nina Singh). Together, they solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques, from Old Master paintings to Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl. More from TVLine Outlander's Jamie and Claire Get Goofy in Bed and Other Season 7 Bloopers - Watch Exclusive Reel S.W.A.T. Vet Jay Harrington Breaks Silence on EXILES Surprise: 'I Did Not Have Spinoff on My Bingo Card' (Exclusive) Harry Wild Renewed for Season 5 at Acorn TV 'Each episode follows Mick and Shazia as they navigate a rich and colorful world driven by greed, obsession, lust and revenge,' the synopsis tells us. 'Throughout the season, the artfully astute detectives encounter a fake Vermeer, Viking gold, a rare Chinese vase, and items rescued from the Titanic. Mick navigates these demanding cases while managing a budding romance with museum curator Rosa (Pennyworth's Sarah Alexander).' In the series premiere, titled 'Pictures at an Exhibition,' Mick and Shazia visit a country house where an art historian has been brutally murdered. In the exclusive sneak peek above, the duo survey the crime scene, where they pore over a takeout menu and find a crucial clue. In the second episode dropping on Monday, titled 'Dead & Buried,' Mick and Shazia investigate the discovery of a gold hoard and realize it's been stolen from a prehistoric burial chamber. As they dig deeper, they uncover a faked suicide, professional betrayal and a thousand year-old cover up! Will you be tuning in for the ' artsy investigations? Best of TVLine Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres Classic Christmas Movies Guide: Where to Watch It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, Die Hard and Others What's New on Netflix in June
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Disneyland Paris Parade goes viral with Goofy's bhangra performance to Bollywood beats
In a moment packed with dhol beats, Disney magic and pure desi energy, Goofy, one of Disney's most beloved characters, broke into a bhangra routine during a parade at Disneyland Paris and the world cannot stop watching. The viral clip shows Goofy, dressed in his classic costume, dancing to the high-octane Bollywood track Hadippa, surrounded by thumping dhol drums and performers bursting with bhangra flair. With his signature lanky limbs in sync with traditional arm swings and stomping footwork, Goofy transformed Main Street into mini Punjab, to thunderous cheers from the crowd. First posted on TikTok by @hannahswholenewworld and later reshared on Instagram by @ the video is captioned: 'History was made at Disneyland as the park came alive with the vibrant colors, beats, and energy of Punjab! For the first time ever, a full Punjabi-themed parade stole the spotlight—featuring electrifying Dhol, traditional Bhangra, and joyful chants of 'Hadippa!' This beautiful celebration not only entertained visitors from around the world but also marked a powerful moment of cultural representation on a global stage. Truly, the spirit of Punjab danced through the Magic Kingdom!' The video has already garnered 2.4 million views with 139 thousand likes. A post shared by (@ Social media users were thrilled by the moment of cultural fusion. One user commented, 'Indian & Punjabi culture taking over the world stage.' Another user wrote, 'We got Goofy playing Dhol before GTA 6.' A third user said, 'Disneyland best place to present international music and culture awareness.' Another user commented, 'This is so awesome that Disney is embracing other cultures like Punjabi, India. I have traveled to India in the last 2 yrs, haven't done to one wedding yet but i Know the differences from North to central India, and I embrace it all. I need to travel to South India next, but India is such a large country, I need more money for travels Love the colors, music and no offense to any other state but Punjabi music is Lively! Love it!' Disneyland parades – held across parks in California, Paris and Florida – are famous for their dazzling floats, music, and costumed characters.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Square Enix makes major Kingdom Hearts 4 announcement after a long three year wait
After three long years of the trailer release, Disney and Square Enix have finally shared a gameplay sneak peek of Kingdom Hearts 4. Fans have been waiting for an update of the 15th instalment of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, presumably starting the 'Lost Master' story arc. Kingdom Hearts 4 is an action role playing game (RPG), serving as an alternative to Square Enix's Final Fantasy game franchise. It is connected to the fan-favourite RPG title, consisting of several well-known characters of the latter. Kingdom Hearts franchise falls under the Final Fantasy universe, but connects to a separate world of the Disney RPG universe. The trailer of Kingdom Hearts 4 was released almost three years ago, and no updates were provided by the developers until now. Kingdom Hearts X account thanks fans for their patience The official Kingdom Hearts X handle released screenshots of the upcoming sequel's gameplay. They also shared a heartfelt message for the fans who had waited for a long time to get a glimpse of the gameplay of the upcoming title. They wrote on X, 'We're currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts IV and will continue pouring ourselves into the game's development. We're dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations!'. To our Kingdom Hearts community,We're currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts IV and will continue pouring ourselves into the game's development. We're dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations! [1/2] The developers are seemingly back in full-force to release Kingdom Hearts 4. They shared their excitement in bringing the new title to the gamers, and thanked them for their continued support. "We are equally excited and can't wait to share more about Kingdom Hearts IV when the time is right. Until then, we appreciate your patience", they added. The new instalment will feature Disney characters like Donald, Goofy, beside popular Final Fantasy characters like Sora. They will team up to go up against villainous masterminds to save 'Quadratum' (based on Tokyo city) from extinction. The announcement trailer came out in April 2022, and fans have finally got a glimpse of how the gameplay will look. This instalment will mark a special occasion in the franchise's history as they will celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release.
