{
  "id": 1257688,
  "title": "Is Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show a pangolin?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/is-hong-kong-character-at-centre-of-new-disneyland-show-a-pangolin",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T11:30:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364195/could-hong-kong-character-centre-new-disneyland-show-be-pangolin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong Disneyland is teaming up with Pixar Animation Studios to present an exclusive theatrical experience at its Toy Story Land, set to debut in the first half of 2027. The show will revolve around a home-grown character named Poppy, a plush toy from Hong Kong, who navigates settling into a new community alongside her owner, Aria. Clues in concept art suggest Poppy may resemble a pangolin, with her tail depicted as having pink scales. The film will explore the theme of friendships and is set to feature beloved characters from other Pixar franchises, including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Cars, The Incredibles, and Inside Out. This marks the first three-way collaboration between Disney Live Entertainment, Pixar, and Industrial Light & Magic. Additionally, Hong Kong Disneyland is planning a multi-year expansion of its Marvel-themed attraction, with a new pavilion at the Stark Expo where visitors can encounter various superheroes, including Spider-Man, as well as a Quinjet landing platform.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong Disneyland is collaborating with Pixar Animation Studios to offer an exclusive theatrical experience centred around a home-grown character, with the resort dropping clues in its concept art that suggest she could be a pangolin. The theme park announced on Sunday that a massive theatre space would be unveiled at Toy Story Land in the first half of 2027, with the theatrical experience to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hong Kong Disneyland partnering with Pixar for new show in Toy Story Land.",
    "Protagonist Poppy, a Hong Kong plush toy, may resemble a pangolin.",
    "Collaboration between Disney Live Entertainment, Pixar, and Industrial Light & Magic."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "Is Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show a pangolin?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/is-hong-kong-character-at-centre-of-new-disneyland-show-a-pangolin-1258966",
        "published": "2026-08-16T11:30:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}