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  • New Imagination Pink Treats at Disney Parks are a Foodie Lovers Dream

    New Imagination Pink Treats at Disney Parks are a Foodie Lovers Dream

    Imagination Pink is the new hot merchandise trend at Disney Parks and as usual that means Disney has a new line of tastey treats, inspired by the new trendy color, to go along with it.

    The new set of Imagination Pink treats are now available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort! They’re yummy and delicious AND they go great with the newly released Imagination Pink merchandise collection.

    Take a look below at the latest Foodie Guide to help you find all of the Imagination Pink items Disney Parks is offering this summer. 

    DISNEYLAND RESORT

    Imagination Pink Cake Pop – Available at Marceline’s Confectionery at Downtown Disney District Candy Palace and Hunny Spot at Disneyland Park, and Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Disney California Adventure Park – Vanilla cake pop with white chocolate ears enrobed in bubble gum pink chocolate and dusted with edible gold glitter.

    Minnie Macaron – Available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland Park and Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe and Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure Park – Minnie macaron with vanilla bean buttercream and Amarena cherry compote.

    Imagination Pink Cupcake – Available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland Park – Pound cake with raspberry marmalade filling and raspberry buttercream swirl frosting.

    WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

    Imagination Pink Piñata – Available at The Ganachery at Disney Springs– Chocolate sphere filled with vanilla bean marshmallows and crispy pearls and decorated with an Imagination Pink Minnie Ears headband.

    Imagination Pink Ganache Square – Available at The Ganachery at Disney Springs – Summer berry ganache enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with an imagination pink Mickey stamp.

    Strawberry Rose – Available at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs – Chocolate-covered strawberry decorated with pink modeling chocolate.

    Imagination Pink Champagne – Available at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs – Pink champagne garnished with edible Minnie Mouse topper.

    Imagination Pink Cocktail – Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs – Pineapple juice, coconut rum, peach schnapps, and sweet and sour.

    Imagination Pink Churro – Outdoor Vending Carts at Disney Springs – Classic Disney churro dusted with pink cinnamon sugar.

    Imagination Pink Cupcake – Available at Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Strawberry cupcake filled with pink sprinkles and topped with vanilla buttercream icing.

    Hot Pink Cupcake – Available at Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Yellow cupcake with guava filling and topped with cream cheese buttercream and chocolate mouse ears.

    Imagination Pink Cupcake – Available starting June 30 at Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Vanilla confetti cupcake with raspberry cheesecake filing, two-tone raspberry buttercream, pink crispy pearls, and pink sparkly chocolate mouse ears.

    Pretty in Pink Strawberry Tart – Available at World Premier Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Resorts – Strawberry popping pearls, strawberry-raspberry mousse, pink glitter glaçage, chocolate ears, pink crispy pearls, and a pink chocolate bow.

    Imagination Pink Cotton Candy Cocktail – Available at Oasis and Barefoot Pool Bars at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Cherry vodka, almond liqueur, and strawberry purée topped with whipped cream.

    Imagination Pink Cupcake – Available at Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Vanilla cupcake with red berry cheesecake filling.

    Imagination Pink Macaron – Available at Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Pink macaron with blackberry lemonade ganache filling.

    Imagination Pink Lemonade – Available at Block & Hans at Epcot– Frozen lemonade with watermelon and desert pear (also available with blackberry moonshine whiskey.)

    While you’re out there snacking away, if you’re interested in taking some pics with the bright and vibrant Imagination Pink merchandise, you can find it all at various merchandise locations through Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort as well as shopDisney.com. The collection includes a variety of items including a spirit jersey, a backpack (decorated with a bow and ADORABLE mouse ears), and a sparkly headband!

  • 2020 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Announced

    2020 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Announced

    One of the most exciting parts of graduating high school is going to Grad Nite with your classmates at a Disney Park and now the 2020 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite dates are finally here!

    High school seniors can join in a once-in-a-lifetime event where they get to experience one final night of high school memories with their friends before they embark on their new adventures!  

    The 2020 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite will be held next year in May and June. Take a look at the dates and details below:

    • May 8, 9, 15, 16, 20, 26, 27, 29, or 30
    • June 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, or 13

    Three ticket packages will be available to order per Grad Nite date. These package options allow Grads to have more time, flexibility and Disneyland Resort access to celebrate this unforgettable event.  

    The first ticket package option is the Grad Nite private party experience at Disney California Adventure park. After 9 p.m., Grads get exclusive access to Disney California Adventure park as it transforms into an epic celebration, featuring dance parties, exciting Disney attractions, and awesome encounters with some of our most beloved characters dressed in their graduation best!

    The second ticket option allows Grads to enjoy a full day at Disney California Adventure park during normal operating hours plus admission to the Grad Nite private party experience later that night in the same park. During the day, Grads can experience all the attractions, entertainment and characters of every land. Once the clock strikes 9 p.m., Disney California Adventure park transforms into an exclusive private party experience just for Grads!

    The third ticket option provides the ultimate experience where Grads can have full access to both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park during normal operating hours plus admission to the exclusive Grad Nite private party at Disney California Adventure park. With access to Disneyland park, Grads may be able to discover Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge—Disney’s most immersive land ever—to live out their own Star Wars story. Grads can also ride classic Disneyland park attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Indiana Jones Adventure, the Haunted Mansion and so much more. With this ticket option, Grads can also head over to Disney California Adventure park for more thrills, then wrap up the night at their exclusive own private party experience with their fellow Grads!

  • Disney Reveals First Look at New ‘Inside Out’ Ride Coming to Disneyland Resort

    Disney Reveals First Look at New ‘Inside Out’ Ride Coming to Disneyland Resort

    As we’ve previously reported, Disney California Adventure park will welcome Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind to Pixar Pier this summer and yesterday, Disney revealed a first look at the new attraction which is sure to give you all the feels.

    Inspired by the hit Disney and Pixar film “Inside Out,” Emotional Whirlwind opens later this month in the Inside Out Headquarters neighborhood of Pixar Pier.

    Once you hop aboard one of eight Memory Movers, you’ll take a sense-ational spin and help Riley’s Emotions (aka Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear) sort through memories being collected.

    To complement the whimsical atmosphere, Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino created five music tracks, one for each of the emotions. Last year Michael collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering to compose the music for the thrilling Incredicoaster.

    Pixar Pier celebrates its one-year anniversary this weekend. The reimagined land shares the stories and characters of Pixar films with exciting attractions, themed neighborhoods and fun eateries.

    Are you excited to make your own memories when Emotional Whirlwind opens? Let us know what you think in the comments.

  • Disney World Sues Tax Appraiser Claiming Property Taxes are Too High

    Disney World Sues Tax Appraiser Claiming Property Taxes are Too High

    Disney World has been fighting Orange County over it’s property tax assessments since 2015 and now the company has filed 11 new lawsuits in Orange Circuit Court aimed at Property Appraiser Rick Singh and his 2018 appraisal of the Orlando resort.

    Singh doesn’t follow “professionally accepted appraisal practices,” according to Disney. Singh has assessed the Magic Kingdom at $468 million and Epcot at $511 million, Hollywood Studios at $350 million and Animal Kingdom for $429 million, according recently filed lawsuits.

    “The increases in the assessments of our property have been unreasonable and unjustified since 2015,” said Disney vice president of communications Jacquee Wahler in a statement. “Until the values are corrected, we will continue to dispute the errors by the property appraiser as any property owner in Orange County would do.”

    “The disputes between Disney and Singh, who took office in 2013, have gone on for years, with more than 40 lawsuits still pending since 2016,” according to an Orlando Sentinel report.

    Disney paid about $24 million in property taxes in 2018 for the four theme parks, according to the tax collector’s office.

  • Pixar Announces New Animated Feature ‘Soul’ for Release in 2020

    Pixar Announces New Animated Feature ‘Soul’ for Release in 2020

    Disney announced this morning that Pixar’s next animated feature film is “Soul” and it will hit theaters next summer.

    “Soul” will be the second original Pixar film next year after “Onward,”which bows March 6.

    Disney made the announcement via tweet earlier today. Take a look below:

    Disney didn’t give many details about the movie other than a logline that reads: “Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interests come from? What is it that makes you… YOU? In 2020, Pixar Animation Studios takes you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life’s most important questions.”

    The film is directed by Pete Docter (“Up,” “Inside Out”) and produced by Dana Murray (“Lou” short film), and will open in theaters one year from today on June 19, 2020.

  • Lyft Becomes the Official Rideshare Partner of Disney World and Disneyland

    Lyft Becomes the Official Rideshare Partner of Disney World and Disneyland

    Since the Minnie Van service was introduced in 2017, Disney has partnered with the rideshare company Lyft and yesterday, Disney announced that Lyft will now be the official rideshare company for both Disneyland and Disney World.

    With this new relationship, Lyft and Disney Parks and Resorts will collaborate in a number of exciting new ways including an enhanced presence at Disney Resorts and an improved Minnie Van user experience through the Lyft app.

    “This year, Lyft will continue to celebrate the magic of Disney by expanding Lyft’s presence at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort” said David Baga, Lyft Chief Business Officer. “We’ve always been inspired by the extraordinary experiences that Disney provides for guests and we share a similar commitment to customer service. Working together will allow us to enhance the way guests experience the resorts.”

    Lyft’s new alliance with Disney Parks and Resorts will enhance the rideshare experience for Guests by expanding Lyft’s presence throughout Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. With dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas and way-finding signage, Lyft and Disney are focused on improving mobility around the Resorts through reduced wait times.

    This fall, they will be enhancing the Lyft app experience at Walt Disney World Resort, making it easier to request a Minnie Van ride, find the most convenient pickup location, and even select a wheelchair accessible vehicle. “We are thrilled to have this relationship with Lyft, connecting our guests with our Minnie Van service and playing an important role in our innovative, world-class transportation services for years to come” said Alison Armor, Vice President of Transportation Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort.

  • Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    Walt Disney World has raised the cost of most of its annual passes, according to the park’s website.

    The increase comes ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in August.

    Visitors from both in and out of state can see some significant increases on their annual passes, in some cases more than $150 a year.

    The following passes have been affected (Florida resident prices):

    -Epcot After 4 Annual Pass now $309 (was $289)

    -Disney Silver Pass now $519 (was $479)

    -Disney Gold Pass now $699 (was $609)

    -Disney Platinum Pass now $899 (was $749)

    -Disney Platinum Plus Pass now $999 (was $849)

  • Disney+ Reveals First Look at Monsters, Inc. TV Spin-Off

    Disney+ Reveals First Look at Monsters, Inc. TV Spin-Off

    Disney has revealed a first look at Monsters at Work, the upcoming Disney+ animated show that will spin off Pixar’s Oscar-winning Monsters, Inc. into a new expanded series.

    Monsters At Work stars Ben Feldman as a brand new character in the Monsters world, Tylor Tuskmon. And, of course, Monstropolis wouldn’t be the same without the original Monsters, Inc. voices Billy Crystal and John Goodman returning as Mike and Sulley.

    The series picks up six months after the original movie’s story, with the Monsters, Inc. power plant now harvesting laughter (instead of screams) to fuel the city of Monstropolis. Tylor Tuskmon is an eager mechanic on the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (MIFT) who dreams of working his way up to the factory “Laugh Floor” to become a jokester alongside his idols Mike and Sulley.

    In addition to Mike and Sulley, other fan-favorite Monsters, Inc. characters will appear in the show as well! Including Celia, voiced by Jennifer Tilly, and Yeti, voiced by Pixar mainstay John Ratzenberger (who will also voice a new character, Bernard). Plus, Bob Peterson returns as Roz… as well as her twin sister Roze?!

    On top of these classic characters, there are tons of new characters as well! Joining the cast of the new animated series is Kelly Marie Tran as Val Little, Tylor’s lifelong friend and confidante; Henry Winkler as Fritz, the scatterbrained boss; Lucas Neff as Duncan, an opportunistic plumber; Alanna Ubach as Cutter, the rule follower; Stephen Stanton as Smitty and Needleman, the bumbling custodial team, and Aisha Tyler as Tylor’s mom Millie Tuskmon.

    The series is produced by Disney Television Animation, executive produced by Disney animation veteran Bobs Gannaway (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Planes: Fire & Rescue) with Ferrell Barron (Planes: Fire & Rescue) serving as producer.

    Disney+ launches in the U.S. on November 12, 2019.

  • Disney Announces ‘Chip ‘n’ Dale’ Reboot In Works At Disney+

    Disney Announces ‘Chip ‘n’ Dale’ Reboot In Works At Disney+

    Disney+ has announced a reboot of its classic animated series Chip ‘n’ Dale is in production and set for release as a Disney+ original series.

    The 39 seven minute episodes will feature the return of everyone’s favorite chipmunk troublemakers in non-verbal, classic comedy stylings.

    Each of the 39 shorts will follow the ups and downs of the cutest chipmunks around living life in the big city. Combining a traditional style of animation with contemporary, comedic narratives, Chip ‘n’ Dale is directed by Jean Cayrol and produced by Marc du Pontavice.

    The series is developed by Disney’s London-based animation team in collaboration with Xilam Animation in Paris.

    Disney+ launches in the U.S. on November 12, 2019.

  • Disney Obtains Permits to Build Marvel Land at Califonia Adventure

    Disney Obtains Permits to Build Marvel Land at Califonia Adventure

    As we previously reported, Disney has plans to bring Marvel Land to Disneyland Resort and now those plans are in full swing as the company has recently obtained permits to begin the expansion.

    Last year, CEO Bob Iger teased the expansion to the company’s California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort, and it seems Disney is moving full steam ahead to bring its popular superhero franchise to parkgoers.

    The city of Anaheim has approved a handful of building permits for projects such as a bathroom overhaul, a retail outlet, a microbrewery, a character meet-and-greet area, plus improvements to behind-the-scenes buildings

    The construction permits assess the value of the work so far at more than $14 million, according to an L.A. Times report.

    Licensing agreements that predated Disney’s 2009 acquisition of Marvel Entertainment bans the word “Marvel” from appearing on any theme-park land. However, it is possible that Disney has found a way around that either legally or by using the word “Avengers” in its place.

    The Marvel-themed park will be located near the Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout ride, which took the place of the Tower of Terror ride in 2017

    More details about the land are expected to be released at the 2019 D23 Expo scheduled for Aug. 23 to 25

    Marvel land is reportedly slated to open at Disneyland Resort in 2020 and New Marvel Lands will also be developed in Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong.