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Author: Nate

  • Now Open! Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney Rolls Into Disneyland Resort

    Now Open! Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney Rolls Into Disneyland Resort

    If you have always wanted to bowl that perfect game, well now you can give it a shot while you’re in Disneyland. The original opening date of January 29th was delayed, but now it’s finally here and Splitsville Luxury Lanes has officially rolled into Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort!

    Splitsville Downtown Disney Disneyland

    The development team has created a lively, yet comfortable atmosphere for guests of all ages to enjoy. The environment fuses modern elements with a mid-century vibe, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive outdoor patio and two state-of-the-art kitchens.

    From family fun to date nights, Splitsville is an exciting destination for all ages. The 40,000-square-foot, two-story venue houses 600 dining seats, two craft cocktail bars, 20 bowling lanes and an outdoor patio with live entertainment 365 days a year!

    The dynamic menu offers everything from top-notch sushi and expertly grilled salmon, to loaded nachos and mouth-watering burgers.

    Splitsville Downtown Disney Disneyland

    The opening of Splitsville is a part of the continuous, promenade-wide transformation at the Downtown Disney District in 2018. Multiple new venues and significant refurbishments to dining and retail locations will be completed throughout the year while Downtown Disney District remains open to guests. The result will be a fresh, one-of-a-kind Disney experience, immersing guests by day and night in the greatest mix of family-friendly dining, shopping and entertainment.

    Be sure to stop by Splitsville when you visit Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort!

  • Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets Released At Magic Kingdom Have Guests Flying High

    Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets Released At Magic Kingdom Have Guests Flying High

    If the newest popcorn bucket from each trip is a must have for you, then you’ll be excited to know that the Mickey Mouse Balloon Popcorn Bucket which debut in Disneyland in 2015 as part of the park’s 60th Anniversary is now available at the Magic Kingdom!

    We know everyone loves those Mickey Mouse shaped Balloons at the parks and of course there is the popcorn bucket collectors and connoisseurs; well now you can have the best of both world.

    As you can see in the photo below red is the only color available right now, but you never know if any other colors might “pop” up during your next trip to Walt Disney World Resort.

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    During their debut in Disneyland in 2015 as part of the park’s 60th Anniversary — the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, they released various other colors including blue, and purple.

    The premium popcorn bucket which celebrates the iconic Mickey balloon and is this bucket is perfect to hold your keepsakes long after your visit to Walt Disney World.The buckets will only set you back about $15 including and same-day refills are only $1.75.

  • Easter Bunny Hops To Magic Kingdom Park Starting March 19

    Easter Bunny Hops To Magic Kingdom Park Starting March 19

    Even if you are having a bad “hare” day you are still going to want to get your picture with this guy! Guests visiting Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park are in for some hippity hoppity fun starting March 19, when the Easter Bunny will begin making appearances at the park.

    Easter Bunny will greet guests from March 19 through April 1 in the Town Square Courtyard. On March 31, and April 1 (Easter Sunday), a special pre-parade will make its way down Main Street, U.S.A.

    The parade is a veritable Character Palooza and will  feature Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny, Daisy, Duck, Thumper & Ms. Bunny, White Rabbit, Yellow Rabbit, Clara Cluck, Hippos, Ostriches, Dancing Chicks and the Azalea Trail Maids from Mobile, Alabama.

    All entertainment is subject to change without notice. Check the Times Guide or the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for the most up-to-date information.

  • First-Ever Pixar-Themed Package Available at Disneyland Resorts

    First-Ever Pixar-Themed Package Available at Disneyland Resorts

    Pixar Fest is coming to the Disneyland Resort, April 13 through September 3, and in addition to the dazzling new “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” and the return of “Paint the Night” parade and Pixar Play Parade, the celebration can also extend to the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort with a special Pixar-themed room and ticket package.

    This special Pixar Decorated Room and Ticket Package includes an enhanced in-room and in-park experience with the included purchase of 2-Day or more theme park tickets! In your hotel room, our team can create a colorful Pixar-filled welcome, complete with a door banner, themed blanket and balloons, as well as a limited-edition Pixar Fest print all to take back home to remember the magic. This premium package also includes reserved viewing** for the highly popular “Paint the Night” parade in Disney California Adventure park!

    With so many unique offerings, the Pixar Decorated Room and Ticket Package is very limited in quantity. The package is available for guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for two nights or more, most Sunday through Thursday nights between April 15 and June 14, 2018. All interested guests can book now through June 13, 2018 with a personal vacation advisor by calling (866) 858-1865 or booking through a travel agent.

    We also have a special booking offer available this spring. Guests can save up to 20 percent on select rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel, and 10 percent on select rooms at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, on most Sunday through Thursday nights between April 15 and June 14, 2018.* Book now through May 31, 2018.

    The off is not valid for stays at Disney’s Paradise Pier hotel and travel must be completed by June 1618. Requires the purchase of a 2, 3, 4 or 5 day Disneyland Resort Theme Park ticket for each registered guest (ages 3 and older) in the reservation.

  • Explosive New Avengers: Infinity War Trailer Just Released

    Explosive New Avengers: Infinity War Trailer Just Released

    Disney has just released the final trailer for Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and it doesn’t disappoint. The new latest installment of the franchise directed by Anthony and Joe Russo is jam-packed with heroes and action and like the first trailer, it promises death and destruction.

    The newest trailer has all the avengers in it, old and new, as they mount their epic battle against Josh Brolin’s villain Thanos.

    “The entire time I knew him, he only ever had one goal: to wipe out half the universe. If he gets all the Infinity Stones, he can do it with the snap of his fingers,” Zoe Saldana’s Gamora says. Take a look at the amazing trailer for the film below.

    Tickets for the film also went on sale today. They can be purchased from Fandango or from specific theater chains now.

    An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

    Originally the film was slated to open in May but the date was changed a few weeks back after an epic Twitter exchange between Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. Were sure you have the date marked on your calendars.

    They also dropped a brand new movie poster to mark the occasion.


    The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, and Scarlett Johansson, along with Avengers newcomers Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman and Tessa Thompson. The Guardians of the Galaxy, lead by Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord, will also be joining the fun.

    With a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, Avengers: Infinity War is produced by Kevin Feige, with exec producers Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee.

    “Avengers: Infinity War” opens in theaters on April 27.

  • After Internet Confusion Disney World Is NOT Reversing Resort Parking Fees

    After Internet Confusion Disney World Is NOT Reversing Resort Parking Fees

    As we reported Wednesday Walt Disney World will begin charging guests a fee for overnight parking at their resorts as of March 21, 2018. They have received serious backlash over the new fee and after a brief ‘glitch” on the Disney World official website, the new updated pricing information was missing causing a bit of excitement for many guests.

    Don’t get too excited yet though because, if you check the official Walt Disney World Parking page you will see the new overnight parking fees are back and aren’t going anywhere. Well…  More like, if they disappear from the site again, it doesn’t mean they’ve changed their minds.

    For a moment earlier on Thursday it simply said “Standard self-parking at Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort Guests. Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts for $25 per day.” You can see the apparent internet mishap in the picture below .

    Disney Parking Fee

    The internet quickly blew up with people hoping that Disney had listened to complaints, but Disney isn’t usually in the habit of reversing decisions like this after they have become public.

    Maybe Stitch ate the page and they had to make a new one. In any event, the change is permanent and still coming in March. Disney World’s website now again lists the full details of the resort overnight parking fees. You can take a look at the full break down of pricing details here.

     

     

  • Reservations Now Open for Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

    Reservations Now Open for Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

    This April Disney’s Contemporary Resort will introduce a brand-new, playful and immersive Pixar character experience for kids ages 4-12 as part of a pilot program.  Starting today, the reservation lines are officially open!

    The little ones will be transported to a world full of excitement and adventure with their favorite characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles”!

    It all kicks off with Space Ranger Training where kids will learn how to identify and battle enemies of the Star Command. Then, Woody and Jessie will show them the ropes of the Wild West during Woody’s Roundup. During the Piston Cup Challenge, youngsters will be able to build a race car, then race it on the Radiator Springs Racetrack. And finally, kids will learn some sweet dance moves during the Incredible Dance Party with Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible. What else is on the menu? Games, dinner and dessert, of course!

    Pixar Play Zone Disney’s Contemporary Resort

    The nightly getaway for kids will open doors for registration at 5 p.m. and programming will run from 6-10:30 p.m. for a fee of $65 per child (plus tax). Children must be fully toilet-trained.

    While the kids play, parents can enjoy their own getaway throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

  • The Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival Returns to Disney Springs March 16 – 18

    The Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival Returns to Disney Springs March 16 – 18

    St. Patrick’s Day revelers may go for the perfect-pour Guinness when U2 tribute band Elevation launches into “With or Without You.”  Families with kids can opt for a fish-and-chips party as award-winning traditional Irish band The Maguires – new to Raglan Road Pub – tunes up their talent dubbed “insanely awesome” by Milwaukee Irish Fest.

    And more award-winning bands are lined up for three non-stop days of live music, Irish dance, first-rate food and fun during the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival 2018 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs March 16-18.  Here’s the complete lineup:

    • Young Dubliners – One of Celtic rock’s hardest working bands, the Young Dubliners play hundreds of shows to thousands of fans across the United States and Europe every year. Young Dubliners are known for their hearty rock and Irish-infused live performances.
    • Elevation (U2) — Back by popular demand, this stellar U2 tribute act will play two special nighttime shows March 16 and 17. They appeared at Raglan Road’s Great Irish Hooley last September during U2’s world tour celebrating 30 years of the groundbreaking Joshua Tree album.
    • The Maguires – Called “brilliant” by IrishCentral news, The Maguires traditional Irish family band comprises Emma, 17, on fiddle, flute and whistle; Aoife, 15, on concertina and uilleann pipes; Sean, 12, on bodhrán; and their dad, Philip, on guitar. Trad favorites and modern tunes combine with syncopated, infectious rhythms sure to wow Mighty Festival crowds.
    • Briste — This inspiring all-female trio includes Emma Robinson (flute, whistle), Joanna Boyle (banjo, vocals) and Alison Crossey (bodhran, guitar). They grew up listening to and playing traditional Irish music, winning numerous awards at County, Ulster and All Ireland competitions, quickly gaining themselves a fine reputation in traditional music circles. Blending together their rich musical backgrounds, Briste creates a fresh and exciting mix of country, folk and Irish traditional music.
    • The Byrne Brothers — An exceptionally talented traditional Irish music family from Donegal. They are Luca, 13 (button accordion); Finn, 11 (banjo, mandolin and whistle); Dempsey, 8, (whistle and bodhran); and father,Tommy (guitar, Uilleann pipes, fiddle, whistles, bagpipes and bodhran). Their show combines exciting traditional Irish tunes with modern dance beats, and they love to interact with every audience.
    • The Raglan Roots Coalition – This edgy house band is known for its soul-rockin’ Celtic bluegrass with hip-swingin’, knee-shakin’ funky roots beats.
    • Reel Republic – Hailing from the southwest corner of Ireland, Aisling Egan-Sage (fiddle); Liam O’Keefe (box, vocals); and Colin Foley (guitar, vocals) are Reel Republic 2.0, three seriously talented musicians always pushing to make the next gig better than the last.
    • Out the Gap – Niall McIlroy (guitar, ukulele bass, whistles and flute); Deirdre Ni Mheachair (fiddle); and Aidan Byrne (guitar, vox, keys and percussion) make up the pub’s newest house band performing a sweet combination of innate musicianship, beautiful tune playing and fairly outrageous virtuosity.
    • The Raglan Road Irish Dancers – Plucked from the cast and stages of the world’s greatest Irish dance shows, the Raglan Road Irish Dancers perform throughout the Mighty Festival. You can even learn some traditional Irish dance steps – no experience necessary!

    Guests can enjoy a mighty selection of beers, spirits and craft cocktails to pair with exceptional pub grub and more elegant Irish fare while musicians and dancers perform on multiple stages, indoors and out, from noon-1:30 a.m. March 16 and 10 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. March 17 and 18.  Mighty Festival guests can accent their Irish holiday attire with complimentary face painting available for up to nine or 10 hours each festival day.  On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis with a cover charge of $10 for each guest age 18 and older.

  • Spring Savings Up To 20% Off On Select Rooms At A Disneyland Resort Hotel

    Spring Savings Up To 20% Off On Select Rooms At A Disneyland Resort Hotel

    At the Disneyland Resort spring has officially started, making it the perfect time to take advantage of great rates on select stays in the middle of the magic.

    For example, you can save 20% on Premium rooms and 15% on Standard rooms at the Disneyland Hotel most Sunday through Thursday nights from April 15 through June 14, 2018 when you book now through May 31, 2018 (travel must be completed by June 15, 2018).

    Explore room savings available at all 3 hotels during select dates this spring:

    Disneyland Hotel

    • Save 20% on Premium rooms, April 15 through June 14, 2018
    • Save 15% on Standard rooms, April 15 through June 14, 2018

    Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

    • Save 15% on Premium rooms, April 15 through May 24, 2018
    • Save 10% on Standard rooms, April 15 through June 14, 2018

    Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

    • Save 10% on Premium and Standard rooms, April 15 through June 14, 2018

    Interested in creating a vacation package? Consider adding theme park tickets to this room offer. Staying at one of these Disneyland Resort hotels makes it easy and convenient for your family to experience all there is to see and do at both parks—including Pixar Fest, a limited-time celebration kicking off April 13, 2018 at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.

    Plus, each day during your stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel, you’ll receive special benefits and a host of welcoming amenities with distinctive Disney touches that will enhance your overall experience.

    Important Details

    • Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room at the same hotel for most Sunday through Thursday nights from April 15 to June 14, 2018.
    • Book from March 14 through May 31, 2018; travel must be completed by June 15, 2018.
    • Premium room types included in offer are Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms; and only Paradise, Artisan, Junior and Regal suites.
    • Offer is not valid on previously booked rooms.
    • Advance reservations required.
    • Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
    • Excludes applicable fees and taxes.
    • Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and five (5) people maximum per room.
    • Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers.
    • Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
    • Separate theme park admission required to enjoy the parks.

    The offers can be booked through May 31, 2018 and are valid for most nights from April 15 through June 14, 2018

  • First Look at the New Rapunzel’s Royal Table on the Disney Magic

    First Look at the New Rapunzel’s Royal Table on the Disney Magic

    Dining on the Disney Magic just got a little more magical!  The ships newest dining experience transports you to the kingdom of Corona for an evening of music and fun! As the first table service restaurant themed to “Tangled” that features characters and live entertainment, Rapunzel’s Royal Table is a dining experience unlike any other.

    Rapunzel’s Royal Table Disney MAgic

    When you enter the restaurant, it’s as if you’re stepping inside a regal ballroom in the royal castle, lit by glowing wish lanterns and adorned with colorful drawings that reflect Rapunzel’s artistic talents. Here, the King and Queen of Corona invite everyone to take part in a festive celebration of Rapunzel’s birthday and the anniversary of her return to the kingdom.

    Rapunzel’s Royal Table Disney MAgic

    Throughout dinner, the live entertainment includes spirited singing and dancing led by a merry band of musicians, the mischievous Snuggly Duckling Thugs and of course, Princess Rapunzel herself. In true Disney fashion, a lively parade caps off your evening in Corona!

    Rapunzel’s Royal Table Disney MAgic

    So, what’s on the menu? From the Snuggly Duckling charcuterie platter to the Tangled Pasta and the Birthday Cupcake Sundae, your night at Rapunzel’s Royal Table is quite the feast! Take a look some of the delicious dishes from the “Tangled” themed menu…