As we reported before, Walt Disney World is supposed to re-open on April 1st. We now have that news that the closure may extend to April 9th, 2020.
The Mayor of Orlando, Buddy Dyer, and the Orange County Mayor put out a Stay at Home Order tonight. This means that all residents need to stay at home, and all non-essential businesses will be closed starting Thursday March 26th through April 9th.
There hasn’t been any official word from Disney yet, but when there is we will update you on the details.
Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are now on sale! As we reported earlier this week, the dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party were leaked from a UK site. Well, they are now on sale in the US and we have details on pricing.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is chance for Disney lovers of all ages to dress up as your favorite character and celebrate the season. There is free trick-or-treating, special character meet and greets, a unique Halloween parade, a spooky castle show featuring all your favorite villains, and a special fireworks show nightly.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to greet favorite Disney characters (some of them wearing Halloween costumes of their own!), go trick-or-treating throughout the park, dance the night away at the Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jan and enjoy popular attractions with a special Halloween twist, including Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and Mad Tea Party. Take a look below for dates and pricing:
Party Dates:
August 13th, 18th, 21st, 25th, and 28th
September 1st, 4th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27th, and 29th
Prices range from $85 for adults and $80 for children ages 3-9, up to $125 for adults and $120 for children on non-Halloween nights. On Halloween and November 1st the price jumps up to $149 for adults and $144 for children.
So, make sure you contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations to get your tickets early. Buying early saves you up to $10 per ticket, and most party nights in October sell out fast!
A Disney Dining Plan is a convenient way to have the expense of your meals already paid for when you go on vacation. Now, you’ll have a new option to choose from when Disney Dining Plus is released February 27th!
You still have the same three options as before, but there will now be a fourth option called the “Plus” plan that should really add some flexibility to your planning.
Take a look below at all the details:
Current Dining Plan options:
Quick-Service Dining Plan:
2 quick service credits and 2 snack credits per night
1 re-fillable mug per stay
($55 per adult, $26 per child, per night)
Disney Dining Plan:
1 table service credit, 1 quick service credit, and 2 snack credits per night
1 re-fillable mug per stay
($78 per adult, $30 per child, per night)
Deluxe Dining Plan:
3 table service credit and 2 snack credits per night
1 re-fillable mug per stay
($119 per adult, $47.50 per child, per night)
New “Plus” Plan Details:
Like all the other plans, you’ll get 2 snack credits per night of your stay and 1 re-fillable resort mug per stay.
The PLUS part comes in with the meal credits! You will get: 2 dining credits per night that can be used in any combination of either Table Service, Quick Service, or Character Dining.
This new plan will likely fit in between the Disney Dining Plan and the Deluxe Dining Plan. I’m going to take a guess and say that the price points will run about $98 for adults and $39 for children for this new option.
If you’re thinking of planning a Disney vacation make sure you contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations! Her services are completely FREE when you book with her and she’ll keep you up to date on the new and exciting things coming to Disney.
Keep in mind that tickets are not on sale in the US yet, but we’ll update you when they’re available. Contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations to get your Halloween Party when they go on sale.
If you’re an artist, you are going to love the new Artist’s Palette Minnie Ears we just spotted at Disney World!
They feature a painter’s palette with little Mickey heads in the colors of the rainbow, and two crisscrossed paint brushes.
The ears look like a watercolor painting in progress with some classic Disney characters like the White Rabbit, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Mr. Toad, Peter Pan, and Sorcerer Mickey as you can see below:
These ears retail for $29.99 plus tax. They would be perfect to wear to Epcot for the International Festival of the Arts, or to The Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Animal Kingdom.
Click here to learn more about the Animation Experience, where you can draw your own Disney character. Contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations to start planning your next Disney vacation.
Spring is a little over a month away, but Disney’s new Pink Peony Minnie Ears are already blooming!
These Minnie feature pink peonies with white tips. They’re double sided which makes them nice and poufy!
These Minnie Ears will make the perfect edition to your ensemble this year as new sights, sounds and flavors of spring will envelop Walt Disney World Resort guests beginning March 4 when the 27th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival bursts into bloom.
This year’s festival will be chock-full of lush new topiary whimsy, edible delights, gardens to play in and an expanded lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series.
The 90-day event continues through June 1, featuring dozens of Disney-crafted topiaries and beds of multi-colored blooms that will transform the Epcot landscape into a floral extravaganza.
I don’t know about you, but I just love a good Villain. So, in honor of that, we’ve gathered up a collection of Disney gifts perfect for your Villainous Valentine.
Zales Enchanted Disney Villains Evil Queen Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Zales Enchanted Disney Villains Jafar Diamond Snake Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver
Zales has an entire collection of fine jewelry dedicated to the villain in your life. There are rings, earrings, and a necklace to add a little sparkle to her bad side! Prices range for $149.99 to $3499.99. You can see the whole collection here.
Whether it’s a party where a baby need to be cursed, or a poisonous apple that needs to be delivered, we all know that Villains like to be on time! Citizen, that iconic watch company, has two gorgeously subtly but darkly sinister timepieces to choose from. Both watches are inscribed on the case back. Maleficent says, “Mistress of all Evil,” and Ursala says, “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” You’ll find these and more Disney watches here.
Does your true love need a way to carry all their spell ingredients on their next adventure through the haunted forest? In that case, Hot Topic has you covered with these two Loungefly bags. The Maleficent satchel is debossed with a scene of Prince Philip battling Maleficent in her dragon form. The mini backpack is made of a soft red velvet and the gold heart on the front is engraved with “Evil Queen.”
If you and your Valentine are more into experiences, then I would highly recommend attending Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park. This separate ticketed event takes place on select nights February 7th – July 10th, 2020. You’ll have the Magic Kingdom as your playground for an additional 3 hours after the park closes to guests. Enjoy frightfully fun entertainment, photo ops, and park entry as early as 7:00 PM. Ice cream novelties, popcorn and select bottled beverages are all included with your event admission. There’s also an After Hours exclusive parade called the Villains’ Cursed Caravan which happens twice a night where Maleficent – the fire-breathing dragon – slinks through the park.
If you’re interested in booking the Villains After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom park contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations. Check her out here. And Happy Valentine’s Day my nefarious friends!
I hope you like purple, because Figment has started his own painting company; Figment Color Co., and is spreading his favorite color all over Epcot! Let’s start with Passholder exclusive items.
This year’s Passholder merchandise all feature Figment sitting on top of a paint can with a gleeful look on his face. There’s a uni-sex t-shirt, an insulated metal Tervis mug, and a Limited Edition pin with only 4000 available. The t-shirt comes packaged in a cute souvenir paint can. Next, let’s look at more shirts, including those super popular Spirit Jerseys!
Figment wants guests of all ages to enjoy the festival, so on the right you’ll see this years youth shirt! In the middle is a brand new Spirit Jersey where you can catch Figment in the act of paining the perfect shade of yellow. Lastly, you’ll see the uni-sex t-shirt option this year. Now, how about more details on the other items you can see in this picture?!
There’s an adorable purse shaped like a paint can that’s covered in silver glitter and stripes of vintage Epcot colors. And let’s talk about those Minnie Ears! They’re decorated with a paint roller and have reversible sequins that can be worn in stripes of color or solid purple. So many ways to style these!
There are several more Limited Release pins, including these two. The first pin has 5 Mickey outlines in varying shades of purple and yellow, and a dangling placard with the Festival information. The second pin looks like Figment is giving the Imagination Building a new paint job!
It wouldn’t be a Festival if Disney didn’t release a Limited Edition Magicband and they did not disappoint! This year’s band is Limited to only 2000 due to the Festival only running about 5 weeks. My favorite item this year is the Alex and Ani bracelet. It has 2 charms – a messy Figment dripping with yellow paint and a tiny paintbrush.
Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt has been re-vamped this year! The map is now shaped like an artists palette with the stickers attached to the back. To play along purchase a map and then find Figment hiding inside famous works of art at each World Showcase pavilion. After you complete the map, bring it back to claim your prize. This year there are four puzzles to choose from, each one coming in it’s own mini paint can.
The Color Co.’s slogan is, ‘Find the Perfect Pigment with your Pal Figment’ and you can definitely do that with this Tervis, which is labeled with 5 shades of purple. The coffee cup features a silicon lid shaped like dripping paint to keep your coffee nice and hot!
Finally, let’s now forget what this Festival is all about – ART! Epcot will be filled with galleries overflowing with Disney artwork and familiar characters. I’m on the lookout for some Star Wars art this year. Let us know which character you’re looking for!
Contact Kimberly at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations if you’re looking for someone to help you plan a stress free Disney trip.
Let’s talk about 5 activities that let you create your own ‘Work of Art.’ These personalized souvenirs are sure to capture all the memories and fun you’ll experience on your Disney trip!
Let’s start with the mural along World Showcase Plaza. Each morning starts with a blank, paint by number mural. Join in the fun by getting a pot of color and foam paintbrush from a cast member. Then you’ll be instructed to paint a few squares in your color. You’ll receive a postcard with a picture of the finished mural and you can see it for yourself near the end of every day. The mural does change, so make sure you stop by on each visit. This activity and the souvenir postcard are free.
Remember making Spin Art as a little kid? Well, Disney that brought that back, and you can get the whole family involved! First you pick any 4 colors you like. Then you choose how to create your Spin Art. There’s the traditional tabletop process, or you can ride the awesome bike while a family member applies the paint for a more interactive experience. The price for this is $19 for the canvas, or $25 with a frame.
Arribas Brothers, the famous Spanish glass company, has added a new customized experience to their shop in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion. Starting January 17th you’ll be able to create your own piece of glass artwork. Choices range from picture frames, small plates perfect for holding jewelry, or pendants to wear everyday. After your masterpiece is finished they send it off to be melted together. The process takes about 3 days, and if you’re staying at a Disney hotel they will even deliver it to you! Cost for this is $25 – $55, which includes shipping in the US.
2D Cel Animation is part of many Disney animated features. Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel with one of Disney’s Ink & Paint artists. This was definetly my favorite activity! You’ll have your own personal Disney Artist to walk you through every step of the painting your character, so it’s sure to turn out spectacular. At the end you have your own animation cell to take home, plus a special gift. Each week there’s a different Disney character to paint. Call (407) WDW-FEST or (407) 939-3378 to reserve your spot Location: World Showplace Events Pavilion Days: Saturdays Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Price: $45 per Guest, plus tax
Last on our list is Figment’s Brush with the Masters. A scavenger hunt where the friendly dragon has painted himself into famous pieces of art in each World Showcase pavilion. This is a great way to get the whole family involved in exploring the World Showcase. After you find all the works of art, just return your map and pick your prize. This year there are 4 puzzles to choose from. The cost for this is $7.99 plus tax.
Whether a piece of art to display on a wall, or a glass pendant worn to work, these souvenirs are sure to bring back magical memories once you return home. Check out ArtfulEpcot.com for all the details on these and more experiences.
Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Disney World will be returning Jan. 17 and today we are getting a first look at some of the amazing merch coming out of the festival including these new Minnie Ears inspired by Figment.
A spark of imagination was used in designing these ears for sure as they are the first set of ears to be made with reversible sequins. The sequins are purple when swiped down and rainbow when swiped up.
Where there would normally be a bow there is some signage on the headband showing figment and his very own paint and color company as you can see in the pictures below:
Typically, ears like these retail for $29.99 and they will be available at Epcot in Disney World when the Festival of the Arts begins on Jan. 17.
