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In a surprising move, Pixar’s official social media accounts recently joined the heated conversation surrounding the release of their latest original film, Elio (2025). The studio called out fans in a cheeky yet bold video referencing the viral TikTok “Who said that?” trend, accusing moviegoers of hypocrisy. The post directly addressed a common complaint from fans: the lack of original films in Hollywood. But when Pixar delivers one? Crickets at the box office. The video features TikTok creator Reba Nora sitting in a car, turning her head dramatically as she delivers an unfiltered thought—“Stop complaining that Disney doesn’t make original stories if you don’t show up to movie theaters and support them in the first place” She quickly looks back at the camera and says, “Omg, who said that?” feigning innocence, followed by an invitation to go support Elio in theaters. It’s the kind of bold marketing move that Pixar doesn’t usually make, but the sentiment resonates with a growing online conversation.   Ver esta publicación en Instagram   Una publicación compartida por Pixar (@pixar) Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword For weeks, fans have taken to social media platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram to lament the irony of audiences demanding original stories

On June 27, Disney and Pixar released their newest animated film, Elio. Elio tells the story of a young boy who is obsessed with everything having to do with aliens, convinced they are out there. One day, Elio is beamed up to the Communiverse, where alien ambassadors from galaxies near and far believe him to be Earth’s representative. The universe is facing a galactic crisis, and Elio must befriend and work with the aliens to help save everyone and everything. Working with creatures of all shapes and sizes, Elio is able to discover who he truly is. Credit: Disney/Pixar Pixar has been struggling to find its footing in recent years, and Elio was unable to follow in the giant footsteps of Pixar’s last release, Inside Out 2, which was the most successful film of 2024. In fact, Elio has broken a record and now holds the title for Pixar’s worst box-office opening weekend ever. While the initial instinct might be to blame the movie’s poor performance on mediocre storytelling, that seems far from the case. Elio actually seems to be a hit among critics and fans who have ventured to the theater to see it. The film is currently sitting at an 83% critics score and a 91% audience score. The reviews praise the film for its heartfelt story, leaving audiences in tears by the end. So, the big question is this: Why was Elio such a massive failure? Credit: Disney/Pixar Related: Elio Experiences Now Available at Disney World, Disneyland, Paris, and Shanghai Pixar Fans Are

In a delightful twist for Disney fans and animation enthusiasts, a previously unknown script for a cancelled Chicken Little TV series pilot has surfaced online. This long-lost piece of media was leaked by Twitter user @LostMediabuster, sparking conversations about what could have been a fascinating follow-up to the 2005 animated film. The series was intended to take audiences deeper into the whimsical world of Chicken Little and his quirky friends, exploring their high school years while introducing new extraterrestrial encounters. The leaked script outlines a story set after the events of the movie, where Chicken Little, now a hero, and his friends navigate their high school years in Oakey Oaks. The pilot featured his adorable alien buddy Kirby, first introduced in the film, and promised a mix of heartwarming and hilarious adventures involving both teenage drama and intergalactic trouble. Here it is: https://t.co/3STERTWJWw Thanks to @Awesometastic24 for informing me on this! pic.twitter.com/TchYW39UeP — Lost Media Busters | @lostmediabusters.bsky.social (@LostMediaBuster) June 25, 2025 A Look Back at the Underdog Film Chicken Little (2005) was Disney’s first fully computer-animated feature film, marking a pivotal shift for the studio. The story followed Chicken Little, a young rooster who tries to save his town after mistakenly believing the sky was falling. While the film was a box office success, earning $314 million globally, it received mixed reviews. Critics were divided on its humor and tone, but it found a loyal

Get ready to dance, sing, and scream your favorite Disney songs—because the Descendants and Zombies universes are coming together in an epic new way. This summer, the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour is hitting arenas across North America, bringing some of Disney’s most iconic characters—and their infectious music—straight to the stage. And here’s the best part: thanks to SiriusXM, you could win a dream VIP trip for four to see the tour live in the city of your choice. About the Tour The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour is a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience, launching July 17, 2025, in San Diego, CA. The tour celebrates the chart-topping music from Disney’s hit movie franchises Descendants and Zombies, combining the magical energy of Auradon with the electrifying world of Seabrook. Credit: Disney The tour is hitting major cities and arenas across the U.S. and Canada. Along the way, it stops in places like Los Angeles, Denver, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, and many more, making it super accessible no matter where you live. The star-studded lineup includes fan favorites Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife, some of whom you’ll recognize from the upcoming Descendants movie, Descendants:

With cast member previews starting, it was inevitable that video of the new Test Track would leak online, and that’s precisely what happened. New video shows the extent of the changes to the ride and queue at Test Track 3.0 and the homage to the ride’s former self. Credit: Inside the Magic, Disney The new Test Track explores the future of transportation technology and how those improvements will change our driving experiences. The updated Test Track gives a slight tip of the cap to the World of Motion, which explored transportation’s past, present, and future. The World of Motion was an opening-day attraction at EPCOT that closed in 1996. In 1999, Test Track replaced it. Despite the slight nod to its predecessor, Test Track 3.0 is very similar to its 2.0 version. Among the new items is a completely revised queue. Disney removed the design-your-own car feature from the queue and replaced it with a showroom featuring cars of the future. Credit: Disney While the ride vehicles looked much different in the concept art, they are similar to the ones from Test Track 2.0. While Disney did change much of the ride’s storyline, the ride’s track is the same as well, giving guests a familiar feeling. The updated ride starts by “setting a course for the future,” as guests learn about the roads of the future and cars’ ability to keep people safe. A cool update is when guests get to ride through and

Disneyland guests visiting the park on the morning of July 25, 2025  were met with sadness and shock as multiple attractions were closed down without warning, making guests scramble to change their plans for the day. Why were so many rides down and closed? Credit: Disney Disneyland Shuts Down Multiple Rides Without Much Warning, Ruining the Magic for Many The gates may have opened on time, but the magic was nowhere to be found. It’s the kind of gut punch no Disney guest wants to experience—especially during the heat of peak summer season. As visitors streamed into Disneyland Park the morning of June 25, eager to soak in the magic of the Golden State’s most iconic theme park, they were met with something far less enchanting: a slew of headlining attractions abruptly closed without explanation. With no prior notice, multiple fan-favorite rides—including Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, Radiator Springs Racers, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, and Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!—were all listed as temporarily unavailable as the park opened on July 25, 2025. So what happened? Credit: Disney A Frustrating Start for Parkgoers The first report came from Reddit user u/Jloadin_21, who posted to the r/Disneyland subreddit early this morning, saying:“Glad I’m a passholder and

For more than 30 years, guests visiting The Happiest Place on Earth, AKA Disneyland Resort, have set up camp along the Rivers of America each night to enjoy the iconic show, Fantasmic!l. Fantasmic! features everyone’s favorite mouse, Mickey, and the adventures he goes on while sleeping. In his dream, Mickey believes that he is the Sorcerer’s apprentice, and he creates magical experiences, featuring pirate battles, princesses, dancing elephants, and more fantastical scenes. Mickey is then pulled into the Magic Mirror, where he must battle some of Disney’s most legendary villains, including The Evil Queen, Maleficent, Ursula, and Chernabog. Only Mickey’s imagination can save the day, and luckily for him, he has a great imagination! Credit: Disney Related: Disaster Strikes: Aladdin’s Missed Stunt Leads to Fantasmic! Shutdown In April 2023, Fantasmic! suffered a devastating fire, and the show has been struggling with a multitude of problems ever since. During the show, Maleficent’s dragon tries to hit Mickey with fire. However, something went wrong during that fateful show, and the dragon’s head quickly became engulfed in flames. Before long, the entire dragon was on fire, and guests were quickly escorted from the area. The dragon, known as Murphy, has yet to return to the show, and the performances have been altered in order to accommodate the lack of an animatronic dragon. But many guests are sad that the show just isn’t the same. OMG the Fantasmic Dragon has caught on fire at Disneyland!! pic.twitter.com/vOhGVCRX9V — Peter Sciretta

We’ve got some bad news for those planning to visit Epic Universe later this summer. Credit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the Magic Related: Disney World Begins Demolishing Former Muppets Locations, Icon Removed Epic Universe has been open for over a month now, and it’s safe to say Universal’s latest theme park is a major success. The park features an abundance of new rides and attractions, some of which are being described as the best in the industry. These include Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, two highly immersive, detail-rich experiences. Epic Universe is also home to other rides, ranging from dueling roller coasters to slow-moving dark rides. With so many experiences to enjoy, guests will want to make the most of their time inside the park. This will get a little harder to do in August, as Epic Universe will begin closing an hour earlier. Credit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the Magic Related: CONFIRMED: Disney to Close Multiple Classic Rides Soon, Some Indefinitely Starting on August 18, 2025, Epic Universe will be open between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. For the past several weeks, Epic Universe has remained open from 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the occasional 10 p.m. closing time. However, this will change later this summer. Universal Studios Florida will be open between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. most nights in August. The same applies to Universal Islands of Adventure, aside from the occasional 7

Coca-Cola and Star Wars are joining forces in an exciting new campaign: Coca-Cola x Star Wars: Refresh Your Galaxy. This global initiative is more than just a product launch. It’s a heartfelt tribute to fans and the powerful connections they form through shared passions. With roots going back to 1955 when Coca-Cola became part of the Disneyland experience, the collaboration between Coca-Cola and Disney is nothing new, but this campaign takes their relationship to the next level. Combining Coca-Cola’s iconic brand with Star Wars’ legendary storytelling results in a celebration of joy, nostalgia, and togetherness. It’s All About the Fans According to Disney and Coca-Cola, this campaign was made for the fans and inspired by them. Whether you’ve loved Star Wars since the original trilogy or you just discovered it through The Mandalorian or Andor, there’s something in this campaign for you. It features 30 limited-edition Coca-Cola cans and bottles showcasing beloved characters from across the Star Wars galaxy. From Luke Skywalker and Leia to Grogu, Rey, and Darth Maul, the designs were chosen to reflect every corner of the fandom. Credit: Disney A Galaxy of Nostalgia The campaign launches with a commercial set in a movie theater, the perfect setting for both Coca-Cola and Star Wars. The spot is

Magic Kingdom visitors looking to experience the underwater magic of Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid will need to adjust their plans as the beloved attraction will temporarily close for routine refurbishment starting July 21. The attraction, which takes guests on a whimsical voyage through the world of Ariel and her friends, is expected to reopen just a few days later on July 26. Credit: Disney Temporary Closure for Maintenance Disney announced the closure as part of the park’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the guest experience. While specifics about the exact nature of the updates have not been provided, such routine refurbishments are typical for Disney attractions and are meant to ensure that everything runs smoothly and remains in top condition for guests. As one of Magic Kingdom’s popular dark rides, Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid invites guests to join Ariel and her friends on a journey to the depths of the ocean. From the classic “Under the Sea” song to vibrant scenes of familiar characters like Flounder, Sebastian, and Prince Eric, the ride offers a joyful, family-friendly experience with some of Disney’s most beloved music and animation. Credit: Disney What Guests Can Expect After the Refurbishment Though the closure is short, fans can expect the attraction to return looking as magical as ever. Past refurbishments have involved routine updates such as touch-ups to the ride’s visual effects, lighting, and sound enhancements to ensure the