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Author: Deanna

  • New Purple Wall Slush Getting Served Up Magic Kingdom

    New Purple Wall Slush Getting Served Up Magic Kingdom

    If your a fan of the ever popular Purple Wall at Magic Kingdom then you must have your “Meet me at the Purple Wall” hat and MagicBand to take that perfect selfie in front of the famous wall. Now to complete the ensemble Magic Kingdom is serving up a new Purple Wall inspired drink that will make that coveted photo-op even better!

    This is every Purple Wall fan’s dream come true! Starting May 21 there’s a PURPLE WALL SLUSH coming to Tomorrowland Terrace which is the quick service restaurant located right next to the Purple Wall itself.

    This taro tea slush comes with tapioca boba pearls, whipped cream, and purple sprinkles, and matches the famous wall perfectly!

    If you’re a Purple Wall fanatic or you’re just hearing about it for the first time you can take a look back at previous articles about the Purple Wall Fever below!

  • Ticket With Pre-Selected Fastpasses Now Offered At Disney World

    Ticket With Pre-Selected Fastpasses Now Offered At Disney World

    Disney is now offering a new option for tickets. The resort now offers a one-day, one-park ticket that include pre-selected FastPass+ experiences linked to the tickets.

    Fastpasses for three attractions will be linked to the tickets at the time of purchase. The fastpasses linked to your ticket depend on which theme park you plan to visit. This new ticket option costs the same as a regular 1-day tickets with no preselected Fastpasses. The only limitation is that the FastPass+ selections linked to the ticket but must be used the next day and at the scheduled time.

    Guests can choose from several preselected options, here’s the rundown:

    MAGIC KINGDOM

    • Fantasyland Classics: It’s a Small World, Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Mad Tea Party
    • Futuristic and Frightful Fun: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Haunted Mansion and Tomorrowland Speedway
    • Pint-Size Adventures: The Barnstormer, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Pirates of the Caribbean
    • Whimisical Escapades: Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor

    EPCOT

    • Immersive Explorations: Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends
    • Delightful Encounters: The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Turtle Talk with Crush and Journey into Imagination with Figment

    DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

    • Sensational Stage Shows: Beauty and the Beast- Live on Stage, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid
    • Movie-Inspired Excitement: Muppet Vision 3D, Star Tours-The Adventures Continue and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

    DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

    • Prehistoric and Whitewater Thrills: Dinosaur, Kali River Rapids and Primeval Whirl
    • Wild Performances: Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo-The Musical and It’s Tough to be a Bug!

     

  • New Must Have Disney Parks-Inspired Spring Looks Unveiled At The Dress Shop

    New Must Have Disney Parks-Inspired Spring Looks Unveiled At The Dress Shop

    The Dress Shop at Cherry Tree Lane at Disney Springs always has the cutest dresses and now they just have unveiled some new Disney Parks-Inspired Looks For Spring that are totes adorbs! I’m just absolutely in love with these new dress, purses and accessories and they are a must have for Disney fashion lovers!

    The delightful apparel and accessories collection – which was created especially for Disney Parks – has been a fan-favorite since it was introduced more than a year ago. The collection was designed for guests who want to emulate their favorite Disney characters or theme park attractions in a fun, retro way. The collection contains perfect outfits for guests who have a passion for Disney style. The dress styles are classic in design, yet all the styles have modern fits which make them wonderful outfits to wear when visiting Disney Parks.

    The Dress Shop

    New styles for this spring include a dress silhouette inspired by “it’s a small world” and Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park.

    The Dress Shop

    Check out these styles inspired by “Monsters, Inc.,” and “Mary Poppins.” That penguin purse is an adorable must-have for any Poppins fan!

    The Dress Shop

    A new Orange Bird dress and accessories debuted at the shop in January, however, Orange Bird Dooney & Bourke handbags just hit shelves this month.

    The Dress Shop The Dress Shop

    Another guest favorite in this location is the selection of apparel by Her Universe that includes items inspired by Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland, Main Street, U.S.A., and the Haunted Mansion.

    Some items are available on the Shop Disney Parks app, while others are available exclusively at The Dress Shop at Cherry Tree Lane, one of the locations inside the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs.

  • Cherry Blossom Minnie Ears Are The Newest Hot Seller At Disneyland Tokyo

    Cherry Blossom Minnie Ears Are The Newest Hot Seller At Disneyland Tokyo

    As much of the world is still recovering from Rose Gold and Millennial Pink fever it seems a new color fad may be the only cure. These brand-new Cherry Blossom sequined Minnie ears are extremely popular and selling out fast at Tokyo Disneyland Resort.

    The ears debuted back in early March at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea just in time for sakura season — a.k.a. cherry blossom season — and these new ears are so popular that they’ve been hard to keep on the shelves.

    Springtime in Japan is nothing less than magical. From late March to mid-April, or even early may, the country’s iconic Cherry Blossoms capture the attention of visitors and locals as their beautiful pink flowers blanket the country in soft, colorful splendor.

    Cherry Blossom Tokyo Disneyland

    This makes these the perfect mouse ears for people who are trying to get into the Sakura Spirit and love to seasonally match their ensemble. Perhaps these aren’t really a cure for the latest color fads at all, but rather meant to help fed the addiction of Minnie Mouse headband collectors.

    Don’t worry, even though cherry blossom season is nearly over you can still grab these if there are not sold out. You can also find them online for as low as $30.

  • Limited Release Mickey Mouse and Figment MagicBand Is A Dream Come True

    Limited Release Mickey Mouse and Figment MagicBand Is A Dream Come True

    If you are looking for one little spark during your next trip to Walt Disney World then the new Limited Release Mickey Mouse and Figment YesterEars MagicBand is just what you need!

    Journey into all the imagination of Walt Disney World Resort with ease using this retro-style MagicBand featuring Mickey Mouse and Figment. These are available for a limited time only.

    Mickey and Figment MAgicBand Mickey and Figment MAgicBand

    If you want one then you don’t have to use your imagination because it’s already available on ShopDisney for $27.99.

    MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands – resembling a watch or bracelet – that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a ”touch point.” You will receive a MagicBand 2 if you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel in Florida or you are a Walt Disney World Resort Passholder. They allow guests to connect the vacation choices they make in My Disney Experience – from effortless theme-park entry, to Online Check-In, Disney PhotoPass association and more.

    If you really want to complete the ensemble then you can journey into colorful memories of Epcot’s original Imagination Pavilion wearing this vintage-style tee from the YesterEars collection featuring Mickey and Figment. This one is also available for a limited time only and retails for $27.99 on shopDisney.

    Both the MagicBand and the shirt are available from Monday April 19 2018 to Thursday April 26, 2018 so get yours while you still can!

  • New Millennial Pink Drink is All The Rage At Disney World

    New Millennial Pink Drink is All The Rage At Disney World

    Millennial Pink Fever has spread throughout Disney Parks & Resorts! With the extreme popularity of the Millennial Pink Spirit Jerseys, Headbands, and MagicBands. Now even the snacks are getting some exciting Millennial Pink additions to the menu, but one in particular that stands out above the rest is this cute new pink drink they are calling Millennial Pink Celebration Toast.

    At Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie is now pouring a new sweet sip – the Millennial Pink Celebration Toast! Enjoy this tall glass of Fairy Tale Celebration Cuvee that is even topped with adorable millennial pink chocolate ears.

    Now I have a new reason to visit Disney Springs and I can’t wait to get my hands on a glass Millennial Pink Champagne! Okay yes I know it’s actually sparkling wine, but Champagne has a better ring to it. Actually I don’t know if I’m more excited about the cute pink drink or the Chocolate ears on top!

    I also can’t wait to snap an insta-worthy photo of the adorable pink drink! We’ll see if I can take the pic before I drink too much of it! This is reason enough to start planning a Disney World vacation like yesterday.

  • The Top 7 Restaurants at Disneyland Paris

    The Top 7 Restaurants at Disneyland Paris

    In addition to the extensive list of attractions, Disneyland Paris also has some amazing dining options.  They have more than 25 dining outlets, including table service, counter service and buffet restaurants.

    It’s so hard to narrow down the options, but if you want to have the true dining experience in Disneyland Paris, here are my picks for the Top 7 restaurants at the resort.

    1. Disneyland Paris Hotel Inventions

    Disneyland Paris Hotel Inventions
    Inventions restaurant is a buffet, located inside the Disneyland Hotel. Meet your favorite characters, in different outfit themes each week. If you want to eat here, remember to make a reservation, as this is a popular place to eat, and understandable, it’s so cute in its Victorian style and is all in all a great experience!

    2. Bistrot Chéz Remy (Ratatouille)

    Bistrot Chéz Remy Paris
    Shrink down to rat size, right next to the Ratatouille ride and eat at Remy’s Bistrot. The decorations is worth the visit itself. Here you have table service, the food is typical French dining, so you can sit back and relax, while feeling as tiny as a rat in a lovely French atmosphere. Reservation is recommended here, as it’s very popular!

    3. Plaza Gardens Restaurant

    Plaza Gardens Restaurant Paris
    Located on Main Street U.S.A, where you can be lucky enough to get a view over the castle, and even see the fireworks from the large windows, or you can choose to start the day with breakfast at the morning buffet! Even if you’re not able to see the castle you will enjoy the view inside this Victorian old building! Hurry up and get the food on your plate from the big buffet, because your favorite characters are waiting to meet you at your table! Reservations can be made, the lines tend to get long in the evening.

    4. Auberge de Cendrillion

    Auberge de Cendrillion Paris
    Have your taste of French cuisine while surrounded by your favorite princesses and princes, at Cinderella’s majestic medieval banquet hall! You can sit back and enjoy the atmosphere, because here they have table service. Don’t worry about the mice, I promise Suzy and Perla is friendly! This is a very popular place to eat, so make your reservations to a romantic seating for all ages.

    5. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show with Mickey and Friends Dinner Show

    Buffalo Bill's Wild West show Paris
    Holster and gallop to the heart of the old west for the biggest Disney dinner show in Europe. You’ll enjoy a Texan meal, while watching a show on how the West was won in a spectacular battle shown in the arena! Reservations can be made!

    6. Walt’s an American Restaurant

    Walt's an American Restaurant Paris
    Serving sophisticated and contemporary American cuisine with European influence, this is a Victorian-style tribute to the life and work by Walt Disney. While sitting at your table you’ll fell like you’re inside Walt’s home, each room is reflected by one of the 6 magical worlds in Disneyland Park Paris. Reservations can be made. Table service, and very elegant place, with great service!

    7. Cafè Mickey in Disney Village

    Cafè Mickey in Disney Village PAris
    Enjoy your favorite characters while having table service at the evening in an Italian style, or breakfast buffet in the morning. Reservations can be made, and is a good idea, it’s a very popular place. It’s a great way to start the morning if you’re walking from one of the Disney Hotels, you can stop by Cafè Mickey and enjoy a breakfast with characters, before entering the parks. Very kid friendly.

  • Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party Starts This Summer At Disneyland Paris

    Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party Starts This Summer At Disneyland Paris

    Are you ready for the first ever, extremely exclusive Disney FanDaze event?
    Prepare to join Disney’s biggest fans for Disney’s biggest-ever fan event. The Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party takes place June 2 and it will be dazzling and delighting Disneyland Paris guests like never before. This will be the first event of its kind in Disneyland Paris, and I will keep you updated throughout it!
    The event will include:
    NEW: Dance Your Ducktales Parade
    If you’re a fan of DuckTales, you’ll love this all-new jumpin’ ‘n’ jivin’ parade. For the first time ever, this is your chance to say hi to Duckburg’s favourite residents and shake your duck tails as Scrooge McDuck and the gang lead this wild and wacky extravaganza through the streets of Walt Disney Studios Park. You’ll be quackers to miss it!
    NEW: Max-Live! Gettin’ Goofy with it
    If you’re a fan of dancing the night away, then get ready to rock out with Goofy’s totally cool teenage son. For his first-ever concert at Disneyland Paris, Max is psyched and ready to rock! Anticipation will be in the air at Production Courtyard when Goofy’s son and his talented Disney pals put on a crazy show with pop beats inspired by A Goofy Movie. Watch out for the hilarious hiccups during the live broadcast, because, well, he is Goofy’s son.
    NEW: Meet the Rarest and Fairest Disney Characters
    If you’re a fan of dream encounters, you’ll love meeting the rarest and fairest Disney Characters out and about for Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party. Only at Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party can you snap a photo with the likes of Roger Rabbit, Bolt and more – all of them over the moon to meet their biggest fans…you! So expect the unexpected because you never know who you might encounter, from the classics such as Clarabelle Cow and Clarice, to the newbies including Joy and Sadness, ready and waiting to bring a big cheesy smile to your face.
    NEW: Disney Characters in Excusive Colorful New Costumes
    If you’re a fan of dressing to impress, you’ll love the amazing new outfits Disney Characters are wearing for Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party. See Mickey, Minnie, Duffy, ShellieMay, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto take their outfits to all new heights, while happy colours, fabrics and daaaaarling designs make Mickey’s wardrobe the talk of the town. Do you have the magic to pull off something as sensational? We can’t wait to find out!
    NEW: Can you keep a secret?
    Because this is one worth keeping. Mickey is expanding his Disney FanDaze VIP (Very Important Pals) family to include two rare Disney Characters who have NEVER been seen together anywhere in the history of Disney Parks. What a scoop! But keep it to yourself, for now.
    NEW: An Evening of Attractions, Open for Dans Only
    Walt Disney Studios Park opens its gates for the Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party where fans can enjoy Park attractions all to themselves. From an epic 13-floor plunge on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to being shrunk down to the size of a rat in Ratatouille: The Ride, this is FAN-tastic privatized evening no fan will ever forget.
    NEW: Snap Up Some Magically Exclusive Disney FanDaze Souvenirs
    If you’re a fan of the divine, you’ll love these truly magical Disney FanDaze collectors’ souvenirs that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Specially created for this very special event, all items are limited edition. Get your hands on one and you’ll have a keepsake that will remind you that you’re a Disney superfan.
    NEW: Tuck into Tasty Treats Specially Prepared for Disney FanDaze
    If you’re a fan of all things Disneylicious, you’ll love the tasty line up we have cooked up just for you during Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party. With magical treats following a Disney FanDaze theme, this is your chance to tuck into some delightful delicacies fit for our most magical fans.
    NEW: Show your Inner Disney
    As fans, we all have a part of us that just can’t wait to show off our Disney FAN-tasies! And now, during Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party, we can! Bring yours to life with Disney pins, hats, ears and other accessories. Inspired by a favourite Disney Character? An unforgettable Disney attraction? To each their own, and whatever the DisneyBound choice, your fabulous look will be one of the evening’s major attractions!

    There are three different packages: Classic package, Themed Package and Conferences

    Classic package:
    Be a part of Disney FanDaze history with this package that includes:
    • Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party ticket
    • Disney Hotel Stay
    • Disney Park tickets
    • PhotoPass+
    • Disney FanDaze Lanyard and Pin.Be a part of Disney FanDaze history with this package that includes:
    • Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party ticket
    • Disney Hotel Stay
    • Disney Park tickets
    • PhotoPass+
    • Disney FanDaze Lanyard and Pin.

    Themed Package: SOLD OUT

    Conference package:
    If you’re a fan of Disney Imagineers and want to hear some of their best kept secrets, then these are the add-ons for you. Once you’ve booked your package, just add one of these amazing extras and you’ll enjoy an exclusive conference with Disney Imagineers in Animagique Theatre (conferences are in english)

    • “Insights with…Disney Imagineering” : £22

    Tom Fitzgerald, Portfolio Creative Executive Walt Disney Imagineering

    • “A Duffy & Friends panel with…” £22

  • Disney World Changes Famous Purple Wall Leaving Many Upset Guests

    Disney World Changes Famous Purple Wall Leaving Many Upset Guests

    Walt Disney World is known for many of its iconic rides and attractions but a recent social media trend has vaulted a blank purple wall at Magic Kingdom to the top of the list for photo ops for park-goers. In a strange turn of events, Disney has changed the famous purple wall at the height of its popularity.

    Unfortunately for many who now add snapping a pic in front of the famous purple wall to their must do Disney list will now have a new and different looking wall in their backgrounds. The change has left many guests confused since the park recently started a new merchandise campaign for the wall complete with hats and MagicBands with the phrase “Meet me at the Purple Wall.

    Social media has turned purple with frustration over the change as the entire point of the trend was the fact that it was just a blank purple wall with a shade of purple that was just perfect for that Instagram selfie. But all is not lost…  There is still a section on the side that is solid purple albeit a smaller section. Still plenty big enough to get that coveted #PurpleWall Instagram pic.

    Some fans are embracing the change and going with the futuristic flow.

    Others are outright distraught and are not happy with the change.

    Disney Parks had announced that enhancements were underway for the wall, but the new geometric design was not what guests were expecting. It’s rather futuristic looking which is possibly as part of an advanced re-theming of Tommorowland in advance of the new Tron Coaster coming to the park.

    If you’re looking to get a picture with the newly designed purple wall you can find it just down the ramp from Tomorrowland Terrace toward the entrance to Tomorrowland. Right when you hit the turn into the land, you’ll see the Purple Wall on your right.

    As we mentioned, there is still some purple wall left for your photos so now the wall is a Two-Fur.  Now you get to take a picture with both! #PurpleWall vs. #NewPurpleWall. Let the purple wall battles begin! Don’t forget there are still a lot of other photo worthy walls around Disney parks and there surely be more to come.

  • VIDEO: YouTuber Jason Ethier Arrested at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    VIDEO: YouTuber Jason Ethier Arrested at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    ImJayStation, also known as Jason Ethier, a popular Youtuber with nearly 1.9 million subscribers was arrested outside the ticket area at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Sunday.

    According to an arrest affidavit, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office took Either into custody on suspicion of trespassing and resisting an officer without violence while he was live streaming.

    YouTuber Jason Ethier

     

    According to the affidavit, Ethier was verbally aggressive with theme park security, because he was upset about his bag had been possibly being taken by another guest. He threatening to sue them if he didn’t get his camera back and was told by the Magic Kingdom’s security that he could check lost and found or try calling guest claims.

    Finally Disney authorities ordered Ethier to leave the property and that’s when he started filming the theme park’s security officers as they escorted him out.

    That’s when things went south for Ethier. The arresting deputy wrote that as he was walking away, Ethier “turned around and began to yell and squared his body towards me.” The deputy took it as an act of aggression and he went to restrain the popular YouTuber, “I went to secure Mr. Ethier and as I grabbed his left arm he yanked and tried to break my grasp. Mr. Ethier was then taken to the ground using an arm bar take down.”

    Of course Ethier sent out some tweets on Monday after the arrest:

    Then in another tweet the Youtuber went on to blame the police for stealing his camera. “Guys @OrlandoPolice stole my camera last night they won’t give it back for 7days! Even tho it was false arrest at Disney! It is all my videos I’ve recorded for YouTube on it!!! Wtffff ima get so much money from Disney and these crooked police it’s not even funny!”, the tweet read.

    Then he topped it off with one more tweet stating, “you are going to get sued real quick… once we get your security footage of your guards stealing peoples stuff in the security”.

    One thing is clear from the videos online. Though he was upset and making a scene while he was being escorted out he was actually exiting the premises of his own free will and was not being forced out.

    Take a look at the video below to hear his side of the story and decide for yourself if you think he was resisting arrest or if he should have been allowed to leave?