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Disneyland Theme Park Offerings for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

22 July 2024 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

Don’t Miss Limited-Time D23 and Disney Jr. Offerings at Disneyland Resort

Before D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event begins in Anaheim, guests are invited to the ultimate kickoff party – the first-ever D23 Day at Disneyland Resort – on Aug. 8, 2024!* During this one-day event, guests will discover celebratory offerings inspired by Disney history, classic stories and new favorites.

As part of all the festivities, the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party in Disney California Adventure park on Aug. 8 will feature fun-filled entertainment and activities that preschoolers and their families will enjoy.

All guests with a valid theme park admission and reservation – including D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Members and D23 Event attendees – are invited to this celebration. If guests are planning to visit Disneyland Resort for multiple days while in Anaheim for the sold-out D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the limited-time special ticket and hotel offers may be a great value for them and their family.

D23 Day at Disneyland Resort – Aug. 8, 2024

Beginning at park opening and while supplies last, a limited quantity of complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats featuring the D23 Day at Disneyland Resort logo will be handed to guests entering Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on Aug. 8.*** It will be a stylish way to celebrate this extraordinary event!

The ultimate kickoff party will be hallmarked by a themed cavalcade at 12:15 p.m. in Disneyland park, featuring the famous Disneyland Band and some familiar friends. Guests will spot 23 characters and select Disney Legends, who have been recognized for their impact and contributions to the Disney legacy.

At both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, you may encounter characters making limited-time appearances. From sharing a silly moment with Goofy and Max from the animated series “Goof Troop” in Mickey’s Toontown to posing with Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story 3” in Pixar Pier, who knows who you’ll run into on this special day!

Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland park will keep the fun going from day into night. Get your groove on with Stitch and some Disney character friends in an energetic dance party from 1-6 p.m. At set times between the hours of 7-11 p.m., musical group Suburban Legends will kick up the energy in the evening with live music.

A merchandise collection honoring the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film “Tarzan” will debut at Disneyland Resort on Aug. 8! For a limited time, the “Tarzan” collection will be available at Disneyana at Disneyland Park, Off the Page at Disney California Adventure Park and WonderGround Gallery at the Downtown Disney District.

Plus, be on the lookout for special apparel and items commemorating the first-ever D23 Day at Disneyland Resort!

From Aug. 8-11, collectors will also be able to search for four new medallions featuring the D23 Day at Disneyland Resort logo on one side and Disneyland Resort artwork on the other. The medallions will be available for purchase at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen in Disneyland Park, Kingswell Shop at Disney California Adventure Park and near the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and lawn at the Downtown Disney District.

Guests will be able to commemorate their visit to the first-ever D23 Day at Disneyland Resort with unique photo memories. As part of the festivities, all park guests with valid park admission and theme park reservations on Aug. 8, 2024, will receive complimentary unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken that day.** Plus, Disney PhotoPass service will offer a special Magic Shot guests can find that day!

Additional celebratory offerings include unique photo locations, illusion art installations at Disney California Adventure park and Downtown Disney District, plus a collectible commemorative guide with 23 recommended activities and details to discover.

Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at Disney California Adventure Park – Aug. 8, 2024

All park guests, including preschoolers and their families, can explore, laugh, sing, dance and craft together at the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party in Disney California Adventure park, which will celebrate favorite Disney Jr. characters and stories from hit series including “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” “Mickey Mouse Funhouse,” “SuperKitties” and more.

At 10:30 a.m., the parade route of Disney California Adventure park will be filled with music and fun as iconic Disney Jr. friends hit the road in a parade with dynamic drummers and dressed-out vehicles. Joining in this whimsical processional and making her Disney Parks debut is Disney Jr.’s Ariel, who will make a special, one-day appearance at Disney California Adventure park on Aug. 8.

Hollywood Land will be the heart of hands-on fun, with a special “Disney Jr.’s Ariel” arts and crafts area. At the Hollywood Backlot Stage, families will be able to play along with Disney Jr. friends in a series of live performances, and kids can decorate cupcakes during “Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties.”

Families may also encounter and interact with characters from beloved Disney Jr. series, such as Winnie the Pooh, Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First and more.

Extended Fun at the Downtown Disney District

The fun continues with discounts, specialty offerings and unique entertainment at the Downtown Disney District all week long!

Beginning Aug. 4 through Aug. 11, select locations at the Downtown Disney District will have special offers for guests that present their D23 Event badge or D23 Membership card.**** For guests not attending the sold-out D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there is still the option to partake in these offerings and many other discounts by becoming a member of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Learn more at D23.com.

Guests can purchase tickets for special happy hour events taking place at Naples Ristorante e Bar on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10, from 3-5 p.m. It will be a fun way to meet fellow fans while enjoying a selection of unlimited bites.

From Aug. 9 through Aug. 11, the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party fun will continue at the Downtown Disney District from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage will present a rotation of family-friendly entertainment, from a high-energy DJ leading dance parties with Disney Jr. music, to upbeat live performances featuring favorite Disney Jr. characters and a bubble show inspired by “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” Closer to the date, guests can check the Disneyland app for show times.

Preschoolers and their families will also be able to play and create together with crafts inspired by the live performances and “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.”

In addition to all the limited-time fun, we have some bonus merchandise news! Beginning Aug. 8 and while supplies last, Create Your Own Headbands will return to Disneyland Resort at The Mad Hatter on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland Park and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park.

What a jam-packed celebration! We’re looking forward to seeing guests at Disneyland Resort leading up to and during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

Guests can check the latest entertainment details and schedules at Disneyland.com or the Disneyland mobile app. Entertainment, experiences, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.

*Both valid Theme Park reservation and admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.

**Limit one per ticketed Guest, while supplies last. Guest must be present at time of distribution. Subject to change or cancellation without notice or liability. Both a park reservation and valid admission are required for park entry. Embroidery is not available for the D23 Day Mickey Mouse ear hats.

***Disney PhotoPass® digital photo downloads exclude separately priced Disney PhotoPass® packages and products offered at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and other select locations. Disney PhotoPass® service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass® Terms and Conditions and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required.

****Show your D23 event badge or D23 Membership card to receive limited time offer or discount. Restrictions apply. Subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice or liability and are determined solely by the applicable store/location. Disney is not responsible or liable for benefits or discounts offered by any third parties. See locations for details.

Shopping and Exclusive Merchandise at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

16 July 2024 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

Shopping at the Anaheim Convention Center is bigger than ever before with new locations, interactive activities, can’t-miss merchandise, and more.

Today, Disney announced details of the augmented shopping experience coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, including new locations and licensees, exclusive merchandise, and advanced technology to help ease the shopping experience. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will bring the best in Disney storytelling and innovation to Anaheim, California, on August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, and guests will be able to experience expansive retail offerings from across the worlds of Disney, from limited edition pins to clothing, books, music, and more.

WHERE TO SHOP

World of Disney: The Product Experience
Disney fans are unlike any other and, at this year’s event, they will have the opportunity to take their fandom to the next level with World of Disney: The Product Experience, the must-visit destination to shop and explore new and limited-edition merchandise from D23 Marketplace, Disney Publishing, Disney Store, and more. This expansive and reimagined experience will be located on North Level 200 of the Anaheim Convention Center. Disney Consumer Products invites fans to interact and engage with some of their favorite products and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.

D23 Marketplace
Returning this year in a new location within World of Disney: The Product Experience is the D23 Marketplace. This 16,000 square-foot retail location will bring together the most exciting products from DisneyStore.com and Disney Parks, offering merchandise from fan-favorite collections including Disney Limited Edition Dolls; the brand-new vinyl series Disney Lacers; and Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar must-haves. For those fans of Disney Pin Trading, this will also be a great spot to buy all-new limited-edition styles including a special collection that nods to the 25th Anniversary of Disney Pin Trading. Attendees will find a wide assortment of new product debuts, curated brand collections, specialty items, and milestone anniversary collectibles.

DisneyStore.com
Shop the stories you love with DisneyStore.com, the official home of genuine Disney merchandise for fans of all ages. Offering uniquely imagined special-edition products and collections, DisneyStore.com will have select items from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event for sale, including Star Wars and Marvel must-haves, Disney Limited Edition Dolls, and the brand-new vinyl series, Disney Lacers, starting Monday, August 12 at 8 AM PT at DisneyStore.com/D23Event2024 while supplies last.

Disney Publishing
Disney Publishing shares stories that foster a love of reading, inspire natural curiosity, and excite fans. Home to best-selling books, comics, magazines, digital interactive storytelling products, audiobooks, and beyond, Disney Publishing merchandise will be located within World of Disney: The Product Experience as the premiere destination for Disney books, fan-favorite stories, and collectible titles. First-to-market books will be available including must-reads from Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering; Pete Docter, Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer; Martha Blanding, incoming Disney Legend; Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and more. These celebrated authors will also sign copies of their new books at both Talent Central and Live at World of Disney: The Product Experience. While they shop, fans can also enjoy a brand-new sip and shop experience featuring the latest blend from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.

The Walt Disney Company Store
The Walt Disney Company Store is making its first appearance at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with not one, but two locations on the show floor. The Walt Disney Company Store in Hall D will feature new merchandise from The Walt Disney Studios, the Walt Disney Archives, and The Walt Disney Company. From The Walt Disney Studios, guests will enjoy a collaboration with Loungefly featuring a Studio Patches Canvas Backpack, as well as a crossbody bag highlighting the renowned Team Disney building that includes a Disney Legends Award detachable coin purse. The Walt Disney Archives assortment will include a Studio Baseball League Jersey and The Walt Disney Company collection will include a stylish denim jacket, collegiate ivory tee, and sleek 16”computer sleeve. This location will also feature collectible figurines depicting iconic locations across The Walt Disney Studios Lot, including the Partners Statue, Sharing the Magic Statue, Pluto’s Corner Sign, and Water Tower. This location will be cashless. In collaboration with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, The Walt Disney Company Store will now be home to the official merchandise for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Fans will be able to shop a variety of products, from varsity jackets to a pin trading backpack.

D23 Expo 2024 Ultimate Fan Event Merchandise

The Walt Disney Company Pin Store
The Walt Disney Company Pin Store in Hall B will feature a large assortment of limited-edition pins with a new assortment daily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This store is a perfect spot for both new and experienced collectors. This location will be cashless.

Mickey’s of Glendale
Mickey’s of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering store, returns to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, with two stores in Hall C of the Anaheim Convention Center. This year at Mickey’s of Glendale, fans will find numerous collections featuring the work and talent of Disney Imagineers. These unique spotlight collections are inspired by Disney characters, theme park attractions, and more. Shop wickedly cute Disney Villain enamel figures or dive into the comic book world of Walt Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store
Disney pin enthusiasts will want to stop by the Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, which will release a new assortment of limited-edition pins daily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store will be cashless and require guests to have the Disneyland app downloaded to their smartphone device to make a purchase. Come prepared and have the app downloaded and account created ahead of time.

Disney Studio Store Hollywood
The magic of Hollywood returns to Anaheim at the Disney Studio Store Hollywood, located in Hall B, where guests can purchase newly released limited-edition pins, framed pin sets, and official Disney Studio Store Hollywood branded apparel. New limited-edition pins will be released on Friday and Saturday. While at this location, guests can stop by and snap a selfie in a sweet photo op! The Disney Studio Store Hollywood will be cashless.

Sponsors and Licensees
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will also have more fan-favorite brands and shopping opportunities than ever before throughout the show floor. Fans will find new and D23-exclusive merchandise including mini backpacks, keychains, and pins from Loungefly; a lab-grown Mickey Mouse pendant from Pandora; event-branded charms from RockLove Jewelry; and pieces featuring Disney Princess and Villain characters from Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry. Fans will also see Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars-inspired watches from Citizen Watch and the limited-edition Infinity Gem Collection from East Continental Gems. Brands including Cakeworthy, RSVLTS, Rock ‘Em Socks, BoxLunch, and Her Universe will have new, event-exclusive, and first-to-purchase apparel for sale. Fans of Disney Lorcana TCG will have access to a limited-edition D23 Collection set at Ravensburger’s booth on the show floor, and Hallmark will have a Keepsake Ornament. Kidrobot is launching a new Stitch collection, and Just Play will have a new Disney Doorables collection, among other products.

HOW TO SHOP

Disney is dedicated to making the fan shopping experience seamless and is excited to announce the return of merchandise mobile checkout and virtual queue at select locations. Both services will be available through a direct link from the Disney D23 app to the Disneyland app. The Disney D23 app is currently available for download on the app store for iOS and Android devices and an update coming soon will add functionality to help guests navigate all the entertainment, presentations, shopping, photo opportunities, and magic that Disney has in store at this year’s event. The Disneyland app is currently available for download on the app store for iOS and Android devices. Many locations are cashless venues and will only accept a credit or debit card.

Fans will have the opportunity to explore the show floor while waiting to shop by signing up for a “boarding group” with virtual queue on the Disneyland app through the Disney D23 app and receive a notification when it’s their turn to shop. Joining the virtual queue does not grant immediate access to any experience, and there may still be a queue and waiting period at the location. The virtual queue is limited in capacity and subject to availability.

Guests will be able to access the D23 Marketplace, The Walt Disney Company Store, The Walt Disney Company Pin Store, Mickey’s of Glendale (Friday only), Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, and Disney Studio Store Hollywood (Friday and Saturday only) only via virtual queue. Virtual queue will be required to shop at these locations starting when the event opens at 9 AM PT each day. There will be no stand-by queues available in the mornings, but stand-by opportunities may be available later in the afternoon each day if all virtual queue boarding groups have been recalled. All merchandise is subject to availability and inventory may sell out. The number of items per purchase will be limited. Traditional queuing is available at locations not utilizing virtual queue.

Save time while shopping by paying for items using the Disneyland app at select locations. Simply scan each item’s barcode to add it to a shopping bag and pay for items by selecting “Purchase.” Once a purchase is complete, show the QR code confirmation to a Cast Member at the merchandise mobile checkout station to scan before exiting the store. A digital receipt will be sent to the email address linked to the Disneyland app, and all eligible discounts will be automatically applied. The merchandise mobile checkout service is available in addition to traditional checkout services.

About D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Presented by Visa
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa is a one-of-a-kind, multi-day fan experience showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across the worlds of Disney. D23 in 2024 has been reimagined to be more expansive and more immersive than ever before, with three packed days of showcases with stars and storytellers, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes moments, thrilling performances, shopping, surprises, and more. For the latest news on D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com. Presentations, talent, and schedules are subject to change. Join the D23 conversation online by following DisneyD23 on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23.

D23 Events for 2023 – Destination D23 Returns to Walt Disney World

8 December 2022 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

D23 Celebrates Disney Fans with a dazzling slate of coast-to-coast events in 2023 to honor the company’s 100-year anniversary. This announcement includes dates for the next Destination D23, which will again take place at Walt Disney World Resort. The official news just dropped from D23:

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating Disney fans across the country as Disney100 kicks off. Members of D23 will be able to enjoy exclusive experiences as Disney honors its remarkable past and looks to its bright future.

DESTINATION D23: D23 returns to The Most Magical Place on Earth for the biggest Disney fan event of 2023 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, September 8–10, to celebrate 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. Fans will be among the first to hear exciting announcements and see sneak peeks from the many worlds of Disney—and relive favorite memories with behind-the-scenes stories, special guests, and so much more at this epic event.

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFICIAL TOUR – PRESENTED BY D23: D23 welcomes guests to The Walt Disney Studios Lot, giving members the opportunity to visit the world-famous studio in Burbank, California. These tours offer fans a unique perspective on historic moments from Disney films, television series, and theme parks—along with the chance to look inside the Walt Disney Archives and draw inspiration from Walt Disney’s office suite.

FAN-FAVORITE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES: D23 will celebrate several milestone anniversaries with in-person events in 2023 for fan-favorite films, including Finding Nemo (20th), Mulan (25th), and Who Framed Roger Rabbit (35th). D23 is excited to celebrate these iconic films with extra-special experiences and even more magic for D23 Members. And Halloween will return in phantom fashion, celebrating the anniversaries of monstrously major movies including Hocus Pocus (30th), Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (30th), and Halloweentown (25th).

WALT’S MARCELINE: Walt Disney frequently cited this charming Missouri town where he spent his early childhood as one of his greatest influences. Its lovely main thoroughfare was an inspiration for Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A. D23 Members will have a chance to return in June 2023 for a very special hometown event.

D23 NIGHTS WITH DISNEY THEATRICAL: D23 and the North American tours of Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Frozen are excited to offer D23 Members exclusive theatrical experiences, including special ticket packages and post-show Q&As with cast members. D23 will kick off these dazzling theatrical events in Los Angeles with The Lion King and in Costa Mesa, California, with Frozen, and offer an exclusive experience with the cast during the highly anticipated opening of Disney’s Hercules at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.

SIGNATURE EVENTS: Fans can look forward to D23 Gold Member previews of Walt Disney Archives traveling exhibitions across the country. D23 Gold Members will enjoy advance and opening night screenings of new Disney films at locations across the country. Walt Disney Imagineering’s exclusive merchandise store, Mickey’s of Glendale, will open its doors to members with both online and in-person opportunities. Look out for the return of the holiday favorite Light Up the Season in December 2023 as part of a very merry D23 Holiday Celebration!

Dates, ticketing information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2023 special events can be found on the fan club’s website at D23.com/Events. Additional dates will be posted soon. All events and dates are subject to change.

If you are not aware, the name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s nearly 100-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic year-round through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; the latest news and stories on D23.com; member-exclusive offers and discounts; the popular D23 Inside Disney podcast; and special experiences for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99/year), Gold Duo Membership ($129.99/year), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

We were unable to obtain tickets to last year’s Destination D23, so I really hope we can attend this coming year, as it’s one of our favorite D23 events with its focus on Disney history and archives.

REVIEW: Lightyear is the Pixar Story We Didn’t Know We Needed

15 June 2022 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

Ok, so no one really thought we needed a Buzz Lightyear backstory, right? I was of the same mind, and thought this was a very silly attempt at extending the Toy Story franchise beyond its natural life and wasting all of our time. At a recent Lightyear screening, I was proven very wrong. My Lightyear review will not contain major spoilers, but will discuss some on-screen things (which have previously been discussed in the press), so proceed at your own risk if you’d like to be surprised. I will not discuss the major reveal toward the end of the film, so that major spoiler is safe.

Going back to my initial frame of mind when I saw the first real trailer for Lightyear, as an extreme David Bowie fan, I was slightly offended that they used his “Starman“ in the trailer for what I thought was such a pointless film. At the end of the movie (which didn’t use the song at all by the way), I took back my offense. Like many, I assumed this was based on the life of the “real world” person Buzz Lightyear, and had nothing really to do with Toy Story at all. In the first frame, we are told that “…in 1995, a boy named Andy received a toy Buzz Lightyear, based on his favorite movie. This is that movie.” Already, that made more sense to me, and I wish they’d explained that going in, I think it would’ve been more accepted from the start.

The film itself is genuinely entertaining from start to finish. We learn briefly about Space Rangers and what they do. We see Buzz as a devoted ranger, his friend and fellow ranger Hawthorne, and their latest mission. Something goes wrong, and the entire team is stranded on a planet, which Buzz feels is his fault. He works to get them off the planet and test out the hyper speed crystal fusion fuel they need to get back home. The only problem with all of his attempted and failed tests, is that Buzz is gone for minutes, while years and years pass by on the planet he’s returning to.

Buzz Lighyear and Sox — © 2021 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

To help him with his guilt over stranding people on this alien planet, Hawthorne gives Buzz a “personal companion robot” named Sox. He is a robotic cat, who truly steals the show and gives it its heart. Even when things seem serious or dire, Sox can find a way to help and inject humor with his “loading” noises of just “meowmeowmeowmeow” or “beepboopbeepboop.” It really helps keep the movie firmly in the kids zone and something that Andy would’ve appreciated as a kid, I think. (Although I’m pretty disappointed we didn’t get Sox toys back in 1995 when Toy Story came out.) Sox is the friend and co-pilot we all need.

Again, I won’t give anything more in this Lightyear review than what I’ve said above away, but suffice it to say, Buzz learns some valuable lessons about friendship, accepting help, and what life is all about. I will also note that there is a lesbian couple in the film, garnering its being banned in Saudi Arabia. The storyline is very subtly displayed, and portrayed as just “normal” which of course, is how it should be. I like to think about 1995 Andy watching this movie and thinking nothing of it as well, just a couple, no other adjectives needed. I wish Pixar had been so bold back in 1995, and I wish the world would’ve been as accepting as most of it is today. Strides are finally being made however, and acceptance and inclusion is becoming the norm.

So while of course we didn’t need another Toy Story movie, I think we did need the lessons Lightyear doles out and I will happily add this to one of my favorite Pixar tales. And tails. I’m totally getting a plush Sox just as soon as I finish posting this Lightyear review. (Here are two options below!)

Sox the Cat on Shop Disney — Sox the Cat on ShopDisney

Lightyear opens in theaters on June 17. I highly recommend heading out to see it, if only for the Sox moments. Until then, you can also enjoy some backstory as Disney+ invites fans to explore the history of Buzz Lightyear and get a sneak peek at the making of the all-new film.

Pixar Animation Studios’ “Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear” explores the evolution of an icon, tracing Buzz Lightyear’s route from toy to the hero featured in the new film. Check out the trailer celebrating the launch of the documentary on Disney+.

Featuring filmmakers, storytellers, artists and members of the “Lightyear” voice cast, “Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear” details how Buzz’s original action-figure design was realized, and how that look was translated years later into a human hero. Delving into the cultural impact of the galaxy’s most famous Space Ranger and his significance to Pixar filmmakers, this doc grapples with what actually is beyond infinity. It is directed by Tony Kaplan and produced by Sureena Mann.

Opening in theaters June 17, “Lightyear”—the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy—follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure. The film is directed by Angus MacLane (co-director “Finding Dory”) and produced by Galyn Susman (“Toy Story That Time Forgot”).

I hope you enjoyed this Lightyear review and it wasn’t too spoilery, I couldn’t not talk about how wonderful Sox the robot cat is. Let me know in the comments below if you see Lightyear and what you think!

Thanks to Disney D23 for the screening of Lightyear, as always, my opinions and thoughts are my own.

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