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Lucasfilm has announced that Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith will return to US and select international theaters for its 20th anniversary, running for 1 week starting April 25 in multiple formats, including 4DX for the 1st time. @mattferguson.bsky.social created a new poster for the re-release.

Eddie Vedder singing Tom Petty’s “The Waiting” at SNL 50 gives extra feels if you know that Tom brought Eddie onstage to sing it at a 2006 show and said: “I really do feel close to this song but I’ll tell you what, you’ve never heard it until you hear Eddie Vedder sing it.”🫶 2006 🎥: YT TheSteved111

Anyone else struggling with that like button hover? You know, that feeling when you want to keep seeing fact-checked news from respectable, professional journalists, but to do so, you have to keep *liking* an endless stream of headlines that read like the prologue to humanity’s downfall.

Coming July 17, 2025 to Disneyland’s Main Street Cinema, a 3.5-min film called “The Last Verse” reveals a third and final verse to “it’s a small world” written by Richard M. Sherman for the song’s 60th anniversary. The new verse will also premiere in the attraction at Disneyland on July 17.

Disneyland has announced that the new attraction, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” will now debut in the Main Street Opera House theater on Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, July 17, 2025. The attraction was previously scheduled to open May 16.

Are there any accounts or sites that summarize the Fox News spin on *gestures wildly* everything — for those of us who want to know how they are convincing family or friends on a daily basis that *gestures wildly again my arms are SO tired* any of this is OK — without giving Fox ratings?

More food and drinks coming to Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe: Harvest Moon Pizza (Pizza Moon) Meteor Strike (Bar Zenith) Waturi Punch (Celestiki)

First look at food and drink coming to Atlantic in Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe: -Landlubber's Snickerdoodle Loot -Seabass -Grand Atlantic Martini

First look at Food coming to Oak & Star Tavern and Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant in Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe: Oak & Star Tavern Platter with Mango Bread & Pickles The Plastered Owl Blue Dragon Tonkotsu Ramen Khaosan Boba

First look at food coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe: Café L’air De La Sirène -Butterbeer Crêpe -Baguette de Dinde -Quiche Lorraine Le Gobelet Noir -Alchemist’s Platter

First look at food coming to Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe: -Mario Burger (bacon, mushroom, cheese) -Luigi Burger (pesto grilled chicken) -Bowser’s Fireball Challenge (meatball in puff pastry)

First look at food coming to the Mead Hall in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe -Sullen Sea Sandwich -Stormfly’s Catch of the Day -Thawfest Platter -Nordic Harvest Salad

First look at food coming to Das Stakehaus in Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe: -Bird on a Stake -“Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich -Darkmoor Black Wings -Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage

Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga, the new nightly projection show debuting in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park on March 28, will continue beyond the May 11 conclusion of Season of the Force.

Season of the Force returns to Disneyland Park, March 28 – May 11, 2025. New in 2025: -Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga nightly projection show -Luke Skywalker appearances -New Savi’s story – Reclaimed and Reforged w/ scraps scavenged by pirates -New food + merch including plush headbands

Key Lime Swirl at Old Key West is the best Dole Whip treat at Walt Disney World and it’s not even close.

You know what would be great is if these weird assholes could get to know exactly one trans person and see that they're just people trying to get by like everyone else

A friend of mine worked as US Aid for a number of years, traveling the world doing crucial life saving work. She sent me this link that puts the sudden, illegal stoppage in stark numbers. Can I ask as many of you you out there as possible to spread this link around? www.usaidstopwork.com

“DEI is not a threat, it’s a gift,” said Alicia Keys. “This not the time to shut down the diversity of voices,” Keys said in her speech on the #Grammys stage, in a clear riposte to current politics. Read our Grammys live coverage: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

The cannons on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland have been fixed! Now do Walt Disney World!🤞

Green Day kicks off FireAid LA. 🤩. Watch it on basically every streaming service and DONATE! Donations made during the livestream will be matched dollar for dollar by Steve and Connie Ballmer. U2 got the donations going with a $1 million donation, doubled by the Ballmer’s match.🙌 #fireaidla

Some food photos from Universal Stella Nova — definitely a solid level up from a typical value resort food court. Order all at one spot, real plates and utensils, impressive presentation, overall great food. Only complaint was lots of pre-mixed cilantro, but I’m a cilantro hater.

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will add a second club-level lounge on the 5th and 6th floors, continuing the hotel’s forest theme by taking inspiration from sequoias. The lounge is expected to be completed in 2026.

The Disneyland Hotel will open a new concierge lounge, the High Key Club, in summer 2025, celebrating Disneyland’s music history with music and artifacts. The tower will double the space of the previous Adventure Tower lounge and will offer views of fireworks.

Disneyland has announced that Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel will begin refreshing all guest rooms, including DVC villas, adding bold colors, upholstery and bedding inspired by California wildflower blooms, and new artwork from local plein air painters.

Photos from my stay at Universal Stella Nova Resort. Only got to peek at the pool + poolside Galaxy Bar + Grill (too cold to open) but with a walking path to Epic Universe and spot-checked rates ~ $220 on many summer dates, I’d say it’s an unbeatable value when prioritizing Epic.

Dark Universe teamed up with the weather for a perfect moody view from Universal Stella Nova Resort, officially open today. When Epic Universe opens May 22, 2205, it will be accessible from Stella Nova by walking path and complimentary shuttle.