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  • Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Store Rank #1 In Customer Service

    Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Store Rank #1 In Customer Service

    Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks & Resorts and the Disney Store have all earned the highest honors in a new Newsweek survey ranking America’s best customer service!

    As many of you know, Disney cast members go out of their way on a daily basis to make magic and provide the best possible service for guests. Delivering exceptional experiences and exceeding guest expectations is at the heart of everything they do at Disney Parks!

    And for the second year in a row, Disney Cruise Line has topped the list of brands that exemplify outstanding customer service. 

    In the survey of more than 20,000 customers, Disney Cruise Line ranked as the number one company overall, across a variety of industries, as well as in the “Cruise Line Operator” category. And the amazing customer service and experiences at Disney Cruise Line will be expanding in upcoming years with new ships scheduled for delivery in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

    The survey also recognized Disney Parks & Resorts as the best in its category! Disney Parks & Resorts, which is continuing an incredible year of growth and exciting new offerings, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, earned the best customer service ranking in the “Amusement Park Experience” category.

    And the Disney Store was awarded the top spot by consumers in the “Toy” category as well. Disney Store locations continue to provide the best of what Disney Parks has to offer in merchandise – as well as outstanding guest experiences across the nation.

  • Haunted Mansion Glow-in-the-Dark Minnie Ears Now Available at Disney Parks

    Haunted Mansion Glow-in-the-Dark Minnie Ears Now Available at Disney Parks

    Your favorite Grim Grinning Ghosts have come to socialize at Disney Parks! Right now, you can find a glow-in-the-dark Minnie Ear headband inspired by the Haunted Mansion attraction.

    The Singing Busts from the attraction are front and center while silhouettes of The Hitchhiking Ghosts and Gravedigger adorn the headband’s purple ears.

    And that’s not all! The headband includes a glow-in-the-dark “Grim Grinning Ghosts” embroidered on the side.

    Hurry back to Disney Parks and add this haunting headband to your collection this fall season available while supplies last.

  • New Princess Leia Bun-Inspired Minnie Ears Coming to Hollywood Studios

    New Princess Leia Bun-Inspired Minnie Ears Coming to Hollywood Studios

    These are the Minnie Ears you’re looking for! This Princess Leia Bun-inspired design from Ashley Eckstein is the newest edition to the Disney Parks Designer Collection and it’s landing in a galaxy near you on October 4. 

    As if that wasn’t exciting enough, Eckstein will be on hand at Launch Bay Cargo in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to sign the newest Minnie ear headband on October 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    Known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, actress and entrepreneur, Ashley Eckstein, also founded Her Universe – the groundbreaking fangirl fashion company and lifestyle brand. 

    Wristbands will be distributed to guests at store open on the day of the signing with the purchase of the ear headband designed by Ashley. A wristband from the appearance location is required to meet Ashley Eckstein and allows the guest to get two items signed.  A limited number of wristbands will be available the day of the signing. Once the wristbands have been distributed, the line to meet Ashley Eckstein will close.

    Merchandise available while supplies last. Only two (2) items will be signed per guest, per time in line. No personal items will be signed. Valid Walt Disney World Resort receipt may be required. Artist signing is subject to space and time availability and is not guaranteed. Theme park admission is required. Event information subject to change without notice.

  • New Heidi Klum Luxury Minnie Ears Debut at Disneyland for $600

    New Heidi Klum Luxury Minnie Ears Debut at Disneyland for $600

    Disney has released the newest set of Minnie ears from the Disney Parks Designer Collection, this time created by Supermodel Heidi Klum!

    The newlywed, 46, will debut her own design of a limited-edition Minnie Mouse ear headband at the Disneyland park and will be available to autograph at the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

    “Bedazzling the most famous ears in the world is like a dream come true for me. I am still pinching myself,” Klum said in a post as you can see below:

    The new Minnie Mouse ears headband featuring more than 150 sparkling Swarovski crystals designed by “America’s Got Talent” judge Heidi Klum will comes with an jaw dropping price tag: $600.

  • Dooney & Bourke Celebrates 10 Years of Disney Designs with New and Familiar Bags

    Dooney & Bourke Celebrates 10 Years of Disney Designs with New and Familiar Bags

    Dooney & Bourke is celebrating ten years of Disney-inspired designs with the release of new designs for the 10th anniversary bags.

    They are also celebrating with the re-release of “Disney Sketch” and “Mickey Balloons” – two original prints that were originally released ten years ago and will be available in new color combinations. Each of the anniversary patterns has a special hangtag and dustcover; plus, a few favorite silhouettes have been released from the vault.

    If you want to be among the first to purchase the latest Dooney & Bourke bags, make plans to visit Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories at Disney Springs on Friday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

    Guests who make any Dooney & Bourke purchase during the event will receive a complimentary Dooney & Bourke small zip pouch, while supplies last, and will also have the chance to meet Ian Ray, the Creative Director for the brand. Not sure where to park? The Lime Garage is closest to the store, which is located in the heart of Town Center.

  • Outraged Fans Create Petition Asking Disney to Keep PhotoPass Photographers

    Outraged Fans Create Petition Asking Disney to Keep PhotoPass Photographers

    Disney World has replaced more PhotoPass Photographers with more automated cameras at character meet-and-greets across Disney Parks and now some upset guests have launched a petition on change.org that is quickly gaining attention.

    According to the petition, the photogs capture “more than just a picture and add a touch that can’t be replaced.” 

    Many upset Disney fans have taken to the internet to voice their frustrations and even show the difference between photos taken with real PhotoPass Photographers and the new automated counterparts as you can see in the post below:

    Disney made the move to automate cameras last fall at nine of their character greeting locations. There are currently over 60,000 signatures on the petition.

    “Please help overturn this decision and keep our wonderful Disney Photographers. It’s so important we do not let the magic slide. Keep the magic alive Disney,” the petition continues.

    These new automated cameras use AI software to capture candid and posed character photos, but are locked in a stationary position so the characters and character attendants are left to make sure everyone is in view of the camera.

  • Day of the Dead-Inspired Merchandise Now Available at Disney Parks

    Day of the Dead-Inspired Merchandise Now Available at Disney Parks

    The Day of the Dead – or Día de los Muertos in Spanish – is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. And now, Disney has released Day of the Dead-Inspired Merchandise just in time to celebrate the occasion!

    Although Día de los Muertos isn’t celebrated until November, Disney Parks will begin the celebration month with a new collection that reflects the magic and color of this amazing tradition.

    This new Disney Parks collection, now available across both Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California, includes a variety of festive clothing and iconic Día de los Muertos-inspired ears. Everything is also available on ShopDisney.com. Take a look below!

    The new all-cotton T-shirt featured in the collection depicts distressed screen art of flowers and a calavera, along with musical notes. A scoop neckline and shirttail hem make it comfy and stylish.

    You can crown your Dia de los Muertos attire with the new festive Minnie Mouse Ear Headband. Colorful flowers span the top with a purple die cut bow that accents the sugar skull and floral pattern ears. Hermosas!

    An ear hat is also available as part of this collection featuring a sugar skull screen art with embroidered details, as well as a top hat with a purple sating band and 3D felt roses. 

    Disney Parks is celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) highlighting the new, colorful line of Disney Parks Día de los Muertos Collection.

  • Arendelle Aqua Inspired Alcoholic Beverages Now Available at Disney World

    Arendelle Aqua Inspired Alcoholic Beverages Now Available at Disney World

    Frozen Fever has spread throughout Disney Parks with the new Arendelle Aqua merchandise color trend. As usual these trends bring an assortment of tasty snacks too and the ‘Frozen’-Inspired ‘Arendelle Aqua’ Alcoholic beverages now available are going to have adults wanting to ‘Let it go’ while in the Parks.

    First up, you can find the Arendelle Aqua Cuvée at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. The drink is made with Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Monin Cotton Candy and it’s topped with shimmery white chocolate Minnie ears.

    Next, you can find Arendelle Aqua Punch at Daily Poutine. It’s made with Coconut rum, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, and artic swirl Odwalla lemonade. Disney Springs announced the debut of the two new drinks as you can see in the post below:

    Now I have a new reason to visit Disney Springs and I can’t wait to get my hands on a glass of Arendelle Aqua Cuvée! 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 aqua drink or the White Chocolate ears on top!

    I also can’t wait to snap an insta-worthy photo of these adorable aqua drinks! 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.

    If you need any help booking your vacation contact me today at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Deanna. My services are free, so let me take away the stress of planning so you have more time to experience the Magic.

  • New “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs

    New “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs

    Look at this stuff! Isn’t it neat? Your collection won’t be complete without the new “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke collection coming to Disney Springs.

    The collection features three silhouettes: a tote, satchel and crossbody bag and showcases beautiful watercolor-style artwork.

    This collection will be released at Ever After in Disney Springs on Friday, September 13, 2019. Take a look below for details on the collection.

    The Little Mermaid Tote by Dooney & Bourke

    Get ready to go under the sea with this beautiful tote! The pattern features a watercolor-style underwater scene with Ariel amongst a seashell, starfish, and seaweed. The scene extends to the back of the tote bag, depicting Ariel’s fin and more seaweed.

    The Little Mermaid Satchel and Crossbody by Dooney & Bourke

    The print on the satchel and crossbody bags prove that life is the bubbles under the sea. Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian are shown swimming alongside starfish, seahorses, seashells, seaweed and dinglehoppers against a gorgeous blue ocean watercolor-style background!

    Each bag comes with a natural leather “Dream Big, Princess” hangtag with Ariel’s signature on the reverse side.

  • ‘Arendelle Aqua’ is the Next Must Have Disney Parks Merchandise Color Trend

    ‘Arendelle Aqua’ is the Next Must Have Disney Parks Merchandise Color Trend

    Disney Parks has been on a streak of releasing all sorts of merchandise in the trendiest news colors with everything from Rose Gold to Millennial Pink and Purple Potion to Imagination Pink. Now, Disney is setting the newest fab fad color trend with the release of the ‘Frozen’-Inspired ‘Arendelle Aqua’ Color Collection.

    This pale blue shade with a hint of wintery gray and white sparkle is Disney’s first color collection to launch worldwide. The merchandise will be available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and online at shopDisney.com starting Sept. 13.

    Fan-favorite pieces of merch including sparkling Loungefly backpacks, Minnie Mouse ear headbands, phone cases, purses, spirit jerseys and coffee tumblers are all a part of the collection. Take a look at whats to come below:

    Spirit Jersey and Lounge Fly Backpack

    No color trend would be complete without a matching Spirit Jersey and Loungefly Backpack.

    Arendelle Aqua Minnie Mouse Ear Headband

    These Minnie Ear Headbands are decked out in aqua blue sequins with a signature Minnie bow.

    Arendelle Aqua Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket

    A Mickey balloon popcorn bucket in the prettiest aqua color coming to Disney Parks.

    Arendelle Aqua Tumbler

    A sparkly ombré tumbler featuring Cinderella’s castle coming to Disney Parks.

    Sugar Drop Donut

    Sweet cake donuts with blue fondant glaze and winter sugar crystals on top found at All Star Music at Disney’s All Star Resort.

    Frozen Arendelle Aqua Lemonade

    Frozen lemonade mixed with passionfruit and pineapple coming to Disney Springs.

    Arendelle Aqua Churro

    You’ll be able to find this classic churros covered in aqua-colored sugar at the HUB popcorn cart.

    Arendelle Aqua Macaron

    A Mickey-shaped macaron with buttercream and blueberries and cream filling from Jolly Holiday Bakery & Café; Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café

    Arendelle Aqua Pearl Cupcake

    A chocolate cupcake with a blue cotton candy marshmallow cream center, cotton candy buttercream, milk chocolate ears, crispy pearls, sanding sugar, and glitter coming to Everything Pop at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

    Arendelle Aqua Linzer Cookie

    A Mickey-shaped cookie with a snowflake shaped center, mixed berry jam, and chocolate ganache found at Market House.