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  • FuelRod Swapping Fee Reversed After Lawsuit Filed

    FuelRod Swapping Fee Reversed After Lawsuit Filed

    A class-action lawsuit has been been filed against the FuelRod company because the portable chargers that could once be swapped for free at the theme parks would now cost a fee.

    Following the filing of the lawsuit, the decision to charge for swaps was reversed until further notice, so for the time being guests can continue to swap the chargers for free.

    Disney has released a statement stating that “A decision has been made to not implement the $3 portable charger swap fee until further notice. Guests can continue to swap their FuelRod portable chargers using FuelRod’s owned and operated kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort for no additional cost at this time.”

    Gabriel Veasey of Sarasota filed the lawsuit that is seeking $5 million in damages on Oct. 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in San Diego. The lawsuit is against Tricopian Inc. and SaveMe Batteries North America, the parent companies of FuelRod portable chargers, according to the OC Register.

    Veasey was upset that he bought a $30 FuelRod portable charger at Walt Disney World that came with the promise of “free unlimited swaps” at a kiosk machine, according to the report. Now, the swap would cost $3 starting Nov. 1.

    “The price of the device is intended to cover not just the cost of the charger itself, it also essentially includes prepayment for the future swaps of the charger and the ability to get an essentially endless stream of portable power,” the lawsuit said.

    The lawsuit says there could be thousands of potential class-action plaintiffs.

  • New Mickey Mouse & Friends Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Throwing Some Shade

    New Mickey Mouse & Friends Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Throwing Some Shade

    Mickey Mouse and Ray-Ban have teamed up once again to throw some shade on your eyes and this time featuring the Fab Five! For the first time ever, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto will join Mickey Mouse to complete this iconic look.

    Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, Sunglass Hut is releasing another exciting Disney X Ray-Ban Wayfarer and guests visiting Disneyland and Disney World Resorts will be among the first to see the new design and bring home their own pair.

    Be sure to stop by the locations below to be one of the first to get your hands on these stylish frames. And best of all, these locations are also offering adorable matching care kits featuring the Fab Five, making this a great gift or collectible item!

    Disneyland Resort:

    • Disney California Adventure park – Sunglass Icon kiosk
    • Downtown Disney District – Sunglass Icon and kiosk

    Walt Disney World Resort:

    • Disney Springs – Sunglass Icon; West Side
    • Magic Kingdom Park – Island Supply; Adventureland
    • Typhoon Lagoon – Singapore Sal’s

    The Wayfarer frames are available in both adult and junior size and come with an exclusive authenticity card. The adult frames feature a polarized lens and have a retail price of $243, while the junior frames feature a non-polarized lens and have a retail price of $103.

    The sunglasses will be available at select Disney Parks retail locations, beginning November 1, before launching to Sunglass Hut loyalty members and the general public.

  • FuelRod Swapping Will No Longer Be Free at Walt Disney Parks

    FuelRod Swapping Will No Longer Be Free at Walt Disney Parks

    Disney Parks introduced FuelRods back in several years ago as a reusable, portable charging system that allows you to charge your mobile device on the go, and then swap for a fresh one free of charge and now they will still be offering the service, but it will no longer be free.

    FuelRods will still be charging at Disney Parks, but now they will be charging your pocket book as well as your phone. For $30, you can purchase a portable phone charging system at kiosks located throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Previously you could always recharge it yourself or swap it for a fully fueled unit for free, but now the swapping will cost you a fee.

    With the simple swipe of a credit card you get a portable charging unit capable of delivering up to 8 hours of additional talk time on the average smart phone, or nearly 4 additional hours of usage on the most demanding of tablets.

    “The FuelRod is the latest technology in portable charging technology with the highest energy density on the market,” according to their website.

    According to signage on all FuelRod kiosks in the Magic Kingdom, Fuel Rod swaps will cost $3 starting on November 1st, 2019. Both Disney World and Disneyland will both be charging.

  • 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.

  • Church Leader Allegedly Used Embezzled Funds to Buy Club 33 Membership

    Church Leader Allegedly Used Embezzled Funds to Buy Club 33 Membership

    Charles T. Sebesta, the former leader of the Los Angeles Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist has been accused by Federal agents from the Department of Justice of using some of the $11 million he siphoned from the church to buy, among other things, a membership in to Disneyland’s exclusive Club 33 restaurant.

    Club 33, which is inside Disneyland, is one of the most expensive restaurants in the world, with an initial initiation fee of $25,000 and an annual membership fee of $10,000. Sebesta reportedly used his membership in the Club to woo entertainment and sports executives.

    Sebesta kept up this charade over a decade, working his way up through the ranks of the Fifth Church of Christ, Christ and then using his position as a Chairman to forge checks and draw in close to $11.5 million.

    There is no word yet on what his sentence will be, or if he’ll have to give up that coveted Club 33 Membership!

  • TSA Bans “Thermal Detonator” Coke Bottles From Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge

    TSA Bans “Thermal Detonator” Coke Bottles From Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge

    If your looking to board your flight after your trip to Disneyland or Disney World then this is NOT the souvenir you’re looking for. The Transportation Security Administration has banned the Star Wars-themed Coke bottles from flights because it looks like an explosive.

    The bottles are one of the many exclusive items sold at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Even though they are just a bottle to hold a refreshing soda, they still resemble the grenade-like explosive seen in the Star Wars movies — specifically in Return of the Jedi when Princess Leia, disguised as the Ubese hunter Boushh, threatens to blow up Jabba the Hutt’s barge with one.

    In response to a question, the TSA indicated on Twitter that Star Wars-themed Coke bottles are banned from checked and carry-on luggage, saying, “Replica and inert explosives aren’t allowed in either carry-on or checked bags,” as you can see in the post below:

    Fans became enamored with these plastic bottles even before the California iteration of Galaxy’s Edge opened in May. Many have collected the bottles and brought them home from the park to display on shelves or, in some cases, turn into Christmas tree ornaments.

    At $5.49, the bottles are one of the cheapest souvenirs available at Galaxy’s Edge — and popular: Disney has limited guests to three bottles per transaction to prevent hoarding. But with the TSA’s new policy, that may no longer be a problem. Disney PR declined to comment on the TSA decision; Cola-Cola and TSA could not be reached for comment.

  • New Limited-Edition Tiki Mug Coming to Disneyland Resort

    New Limited-Edition Tiki Mug Coming to Disneyland Resort


    If you’re a Tiki mug fan, you’ll definitely want to know about this next announcement! A new limited-edition mug coming to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland.

    Just in time for D23 this weekend, there will be a special limited release of a new Golden Piranha Tiki Mug exclusively at the Disneyland Hotel.

    If you’re looking to purchase the mug by itself, you’ll be able to find it in the Mark Twain Room on Friday, August 23 from 7am to 6pm while supplies last. You’ll also be able to find it at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar for purchase with the Piranha Pool specialty cocktail, starting Saturday, August 24.

    The cocktail features strawberry vodka blended with pineapple juice, cream of coconut, strawberry purée, and blue curaçao. Remember, this mug will only be available while supplies last. The mug by itself will be $30 plus tax or $45 plus tax and gratuity with the beverage (non-alcoholic beverage available upon request). Mugs are limited to two (2) per guest and are non-discountable.

  • New Minnie Ears by Designer Betsey Johnson Coming to Disney Parks

    New Minnie Ears by Designer Betsey Johnson Coming to Disney Parks

    Disney has released the newest set of Minnie ears from the Disney Parks Designer Collection, this time created by designer Betsey Johnson and they are perfectly puffy and pink!

    Known for her feminine, edgy designs, Betsey Johnson has created a whimsical pair of Minnie Mouse ears.

    Her headband features sparkly, pink-puffed ears that have a black sequin bow with white polka dots on it. The black satin band gives it a sleek look.

    Betsey Johnson’s Minnie ears are now avaiable at locations throughout Disney World and Disneyland.

  • New Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie Ears Now at Disney Parks

    New Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie Ears Now at Disney Parks

    You’re jokin’, you’re jokin’! I can’t believe my ears! Disney Parks has released a new pair of Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie Ears that would make The Pumpkin King proud.

    This haunting, faux leather mouse ear headband inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas also includes Zero and Jack’s nemesis, Oogie Boogie.

    Take a look at them below:

    Wear the Pumpkin King as your crowning glory at Halloween or anytime of year. You can find the new Minnie Ears at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and online at shopDisney.com.

  • New Halloween Loungefly Backpacks Now at Disney Parks

    New Halloween Loungefly Backpacks Now at Disney Parks

    Two spooktacular new Halloween Loungefly Backpacks have shown up at Disney Parks this holiday season and they look amazing!

    First up, there is a new Halloween Loungefly Backpack that is designed to go perfectly with the new Candy Corn Minnie Ears! The backpack is all black and covered in sequins and adorned with Minnie ears and bow that resembles candy corn.

    Next, there is the Mickey Pumpkin Loungefly Backpack. It features a Jack-O-Lantern version of Mickey Mouse, complete with a bright green stem. Take a closer look at both below:

    These beauties will set you back about $90 and can be found at Disney World and Disneyland.