Live-action Moana tickets are on sale now and a new trailer just dropped. Plus: Imagineering reveals the motion capture behind the Muppets coaster's Scooter animatronic, Logo Mania merch launches tomorrow, and Universal Kids Resort announces preview days.
★ Live-Action Moana Tickets On Sale · June 11 · 5 min read
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Live-Action Moana Tickets Are On Sale Now — And There's a New Trailer
Disney dropped a new Moana trailer and opened ticket sales today ahead of the July 10 release. Plus: Imagineering pulls back the curtain on the Muppets coaster's motion-capture Scooter, Logo Mania launches tomorrow at both coasts, and Universal Kids Resort announces preview days before opening.
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★ Disney · Film · Breaking Today
Tickets On Sale, New Trailer Drops, and Moana Novelties Are Already Here
Disney's live-action Moana officially moved into full marketing mode today: tickets are now on sale and a brand-new trailer debuted alongside the announcement , per Chip and Co. The film opens July 10, giving Disney another big summer theatrical launch on the heels of Toy Story 5.
The merch is already rolling in too — Laughing Place has the first look at the Moana popcorn buckets and theater novelties landing at theaters ahead of opening weekend. If the Toy Story 5 novelties buzz is any indication, these will move fast.
★ Sources: Chip and Co · Laughing Place →
★ Disney · Imagineering · Behind the Scenes
How Imagineering Used Motion Capture to Bring Scooter to Life on the Muppets Coaster
Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new behind-the-scenes video explaining how they used motion capture technology to animate Scooter, the new audio-animatronic figure aboard Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Laughing Place has the full breakdown of the innovative technique — the team actually performed Scooter's movements in a mocap suit to generate the fluid, expressive motion that guests are now seeing in the ride. It's a meaningful step forward for Disney's animatronics program and a rare glimpse into exactly how the attraction's centerpiece character was built.
★ Source: Laughing Place →
★ Heads Up for Tomorrow
⬤ Disney · Parks Merchandise
Logo Mania Merch Launches Tomorrow at Disney Parks
A colorful new Logo Mania merchandise collection inspired by fan-favorite park memories launches tomorrow, June 12, at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Laughing Place has the full preview — expect the usual early-morning rush at park merchandise locations.
⬤ Universal · Universal Kids Resort
Preview Days Announced for Universal Kids Resort Before July 1 Opening
Families won't have to wait until July 1 to experience Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas — Chip and Co reports that official preview days have been announced ahead of the grand opening. AllEars has the how-to guide for getting in early.
★ Chip and Co · AllEars →
★ Disney · Disneyland · Physical Changes
Disneyland Railroad Scene Changed, and Retro Tomorrowland Colors Are Back
AllEars has confirmed a scene change on the Disneyland Railroad — the beloved train that circles the park is showing guests something new along one stretch of the route. The change has been noticed and documented by guests in the parks this week.
Separately, WDWNT reports that fresh paint work on the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters facade has brought back color hints from Tomorrowland circa 1967 — those distinctive retro-futuristic pastels that longtime Disney fans have been hoping would return. It's a small but satisfying visual change for anyone with an eye for Imagineering history.
★ Sources: AllEars · WDWNT →
Star Wars returns to theaters for its 50th anniversary, the 20/20 Toy Story special airs Friday, Floyd Norman gets an Honorary Oscar, and D23 opens the Mexico Pavilion for dinner.
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Pixar · TV · This Friday
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Disney · Animation Legacy
Disney Legend Floyd Norman to Receive Honorary Oscar at the 2026 Governors Awards — A Well-Deserved Honor
Disney · EPCOT · D23 Exclusive
D23 Gold Members Get an After-Hours Culinary Dinner Experience Inside EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion
Disney · Polynesian Resort
Polynesian Village Resort Refurb Continues: Great Ceremonial House, Wailulu Bar, and Guest Rooms All Underway
Moana tickets on sale. Toy Story 5 a week away. Star Wars back in 2027. Disney has turned the summer movie calendar into a theme park of its own.
— Park Pulse Daily — June 11, 2026
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Coming up in the parks
SeaWorld IGNITE Opens + Logo Mania Launches at Disney Parks
SeaWorld Orlando's IGNITE fireworks and drone show opens for summer. The new Logo Mania merchandise collection also launches at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
ABC 20/20 Toy Story Special — 8pm
A special edition of 20/20 covering 30+ years of Toy Story history airs Friday night on ABC, one week before Toy Story 5 opens in theaters.
Toy Story 5 Opens in Theaters
First social reactions from last night's premiere are overwhelmingly positive. Disney is projecting a massive opening weekend.
626 Day — Lilo & Stitch Celebration
Disney Parks and stores celebrate Experiment 626 with Stitch merchandise and Loungefly collections.
Universal Kids Resort Opens in Frisco, Texas
Preview days now available before grand opening — Silver Annual Passes already sold out.
Live-Action Moana Opens in Theaters
Tickets on sale now following today's new trailer drop. Theater novelties and popcorn buckets already revealed.
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Disney · Fort Wilderness
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Collectible Mug Coming to Fort Wilderness Next Week
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