Let’s take a quick international trip to see the latest in Tokyo Disneyland, which gets a nice Marvel overlay on the It’s a Small World attraction.

Stateside, it’s festive season at Walt Disney World with the opening of pop culture fan favorite Festival of the Arts at Epcot; in the Magic Kingdom, Space Mountain is celebrating 50 years. At Universal Studios Orlando, the BAD The craze continues with a new look at its official store, and the Stella Nova hotel is preparing to host its first guests as the Epic Universe countdown begins in earnest.

On the West Coast, things were quieter as Southern California rose to deal with the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires. Due to its location, Disneyland managed to stay open as people evacuated Anaheim. Universal Studios Hollywood closed for a while but reopened its doors when the fires moved out of the Studio City area, though caution should still be taken if you plan to visit (be sure to watch out for different air quality index readings).

To help Los Angeles heal, the movie city is inviting Angelenos to the cinema for a series of free screenings in support of evacuees. Disney Studios, Paramount, the Academy Museum, and revival theaters provide cinematic escapes free of charge for family films, and some theaters donate a percentage of the proceeds from other film screenings held in addition to ongoing ones. donation drive. For a complete list of how to help those in Los Angeles check out this post from the Blacklist.

Tokyo Disneyland – It’s a Small World with Groot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZm9R4UlIt

Take a break from the well situation… all with this POV ride-through of Tokyo Disneyland’s Groot takeover featuring some of his Marvel friends.

Turned Red returns for the Lunar New Year at the Disneyland Resort

Mulan, Mushu, and the characters of Turned Red back to Disney California Adventure for the Lunar New Year celebration starting this week and until February 16.

Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts

Unique Disney fandom art will make its debut on International Festival of the Arts starting this week and until February 24. Disney Wonderground Artists including Yesenia Moises (IG: @YeseniaDraws), Dylan Bonner (IG: @DylanBonner90), Ryan Riller (IG: @RyanRiller_), Ashley Taylor (IG: @Ashley24Taylor), Steph Laberis (IG: @steph_laberis), and more will debut art that will be available first at the fest and then at all Disney Parks art shoppes.

Magic Kingdom – Happy 50th Birthday Space Mountain

The iconic attraction turns 50 this week.

Road to Epic Universe – Stella Nova Hotel

New glimpses of the elaborate science-fiction future inspired hotel have been revealed; the accommodations fit the celestial theme of the Epic Universe. This room gives off spaceship cruise vibes. book HERE.

BAD immersive shopping experience at Universal Studios Florida

Check out the props from the film and get the latest merch inspired by BAD. Alas, Glinda and Elphaba’s meet and greet is gone. We need them back!

LA Fires Relief – The Academy Museum

Here a link to tickets for the Academy Museum’s slate of free family films.

LA Fires Relief – Vidiots x Neon

For more information guest here.

LA Fires Relief – The American Cinematheque

“For the remainder of 2025, the American Cinematheque will donate $0.50 per online ticket purchased for screenings at the Aero, Egyptian, and Los Feliz 3 Theaters to the Motion Picture Television Fund and the California Fire Foundation.”

Free movie listings here.

LA Fire Relief – Disney Screenings at the historic El Capitan theater

More information HERE.

LA Fire Relief – Paramount Pictures x AMC Theaters Sonic 3 screenings

More information HERE.

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