Spring break season is here—and theme parks and other fun destinations are welcoming the crowds. At the Disneyland Resort, Pixar Fest prepares for a return, while the Food & Wine Festival gives visitors plenty to munch on. At Universal Studios Hollywood, the legendary Studio Tour gets dolled up for its 60th anniversary with retro red tram cars—and in South Florida, the Alamo Drafthouse reveals plans for its latest cinematic destination.
Here’s the latest news from theme parks and immersive experiences.
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Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from April 26 through August 4. New this year is the “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade in Disney California Adventure Park, with appearances by more than two dozen Pixar characters—think Red Panda Mei from Turning Red, Joe Gardner from Soul, and more. At night, you’ll be able to dance and play at Club Pixar, which is taking over the Hollywood Backlot at DCA. Over at Disneyland, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” returns, with some all-new scenes featuring moments from Onward, Soul, and others.
And of course there will be tons of Pixar-inspired food and beverages throughout the Disneyland Resort, at Disneyland’s Troubadour Tavern in Disneyland Park, and Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure Park (which will exclusively feature a Coco-inspired menu). Additionally, there will be six marketplaces at Disney California Adventure to take foodies on a Pixar adventure, each themed after a different movie.
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Eat your way around Disney California Adventure at the Food & Wine Festival, going on now through April 22.
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In case you missed all the excitement when the news was first announced, Star Tours will offer new adventures with Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, and Din Djarin and Grogu starting April 5! Here’s hoping for the Eye of Aldhani scene from Andor.
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The Flower & Garden Festival is in full swing. Check out the making of this adorable Groot topiary, which plays music to groove to.
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Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Cruise Line returns in 2025 for more MCU fun on the high seas.
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Theme park and entertainment reporter @Disway80 on Instagram has captured our first look at the classic red Glamour Trams at Universal Studios Hollywood, which is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Studio Tour this year. They look so amazing!
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You’ll be able to say hello to Po outside the DreamWorks Theater, now until March 17 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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If you can’t be at the parks, here’s a YouTube soundtrack to transport you to Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando.
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The new Alamo Drafthouse Naples, Florida will be located in the Mercato, featuring 11 auditoriums with approximately 650 luxury recliner seats and 4k digital projection. In its lobby: HappyLand Movie Miniature Golf, a bar and lounge with its own mini golf course. The course’s nine holes are inspired by iconic movie monsters, which will be incorporated into the putting challenges.
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To celebrate the films of 1994, Alamo Drafthouse has brought a throwback limited-time menu inspired by films of that year, including Pulp Fiction’s Big Kahuna Burger and a garlic-heavy Bloody Mary (or “Bloody Claudia”) paying homage to Interview With the Vampire.
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When you pre-order Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire tickets at your local Alamo Drafthouse, you’ll get this exclusive collectible glass, which features custom art of everyone’s favorite green ghost by Alamo Drafthouse’s own Chris Bilheimer.
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Source: Gizmodo